The overall incidence of meningiomas, particularly in the developed countries, is rising due to a growing size of the aging population. Additionally, an increased utilization of imaging studies such as computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) has contributed to enhanced detection of incidental meningiomas. The book contains the most up-to-date information in all matters related to meningiomas with the most thorough coverage on the subject, and is written by multiple contributors - internationally recognized experts in their respective fields from Asia, USA and Europe. This is an essential reference guideto neurosurgeons and neurologists (in training and in practice), as well as medical libraries, throughout the world. Contains most up-to-date information in all matters related to meningiomas with the most thorough coverage on the subject Written by multiple contributors who are internationally recognized experts in their respective fields from Asia, USA and Europe INDICE: From the contents I General Information.- II Diagnostic Considerations: CT, MRI, Angio.- Nuclear med, MRS, PET.- Lesions mimicking meningiomas.-Interventional radiology.- Neuro-ophthalmological evaluations.- III Basic Science: Meningioma tumorigenesis.- Meningothelial meningiomas.- Meningiomas of the central neuraxis.- NF-2 and Ras Pathways.- Gene Therapy.- IV Management: Surgery: General principles.- Endoscopy.- Image guided/CAS.- Seizures.- V Adjunct Treatment Modalities: Therapeutic radiation.- Conventional RT.- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.- Linear Accelerator Radiosurgery.- Brachytheraphy.- Medical therapy.- VI Surgical Outcome in Meningioma Surgery: Co-morbidity and age.- The tumor location, size and preoperative neurological symptoms.- VII Patient Selection for Surgery: The ‘Class’ Algorithm.- VIII Meningiomas By Location.- IX Miscellaneous: Meningioma surgery: Personal philosophy.- Young patients with small meningiomas.- Dural and Cranial reconstruction.
- ISBN: 978-1-84882-910-7
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 640
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés