Meningiomas - tumors arising from the coverings of the brain and spinal cord - represent one third of all primary tumors, and while often benign they can result in headache, limb weakness, seizures, personality changes, and/or visual problems. Surgery or radiation are often required. Meningiomas will serve as a comprehensive review of the neurosurgical issues surrounding this extremely common brain tumor. Few procedures in surgery are more immediately formidable than an attack upon a large tumor of this type, the greatest challenge of treatment is the need to complete tumor removal without creating new neurologic deficit, and a patient's ultimate prognosis hinges on the surgeon's wide experience with all aspects of the Meningioma. In this volume of the Handbook of Clinical Neurology experts in the field - from basic scientists to skilled neurosurgeons - have provided up to date synopses of the each topic as it relates directly to this class of tumor. Surgical and radiation therapy, which remain the mainstays of treatment, are a major focus, but coverage also includes potential molecular avenues for the development of effective medical treatments. Provides current reviews of neurosurgical issues such as endoscopic surgery, molecular biology of meningiomas, and the role of different radiation oncology treatment modalities and drug therapiesAddresses multiple patient populations - children, elderly, and those with multiple or radiation-induced tumorOffers a strong focus on anatomy and surgical approachesEdited work featuring leaders in neurosurgery and neuro-oncology around the globe - the broadest, most expert coverage available INDICE: Section I 1. Nasal Septal Flap Repair 2. Olfactory Groove/ Planum Meningiomas 3. Tuberculum Meningiomas - Transcranial and endoscopic 4. Clinoid Meningiomas 5. Sphenoid Wing Meningiomas 6. Hyperostosing Sphenoid Wing Meningiomas 7. Middle Fossa Meningiomas 8. Cavernous Sinus Meningiomas 9. Convexity Meningiomas 10. Parasagittal Meningiomas 11. Falx Meningiomas 12. Falcotentorial Meningiomas 13. Role of Neuro-otologist in Posterioir Fossa Meningioma Surgery 14. Petroclival Meningiomas - petrosal approach 15. Anatomy of the Petrous Face 16. Petrous Face Meningiomas 17. Foramen Magnum Meningiomas 18. Intraventricular Meningiomas Section II 19. Image Guidance in Mengioma Surgery 20. Carotid Artery Occlusion and Reconstruction 21. Endoscopic Technology and Repair Techniques 22. Atypical Meningiomas 23. Malignant Meningiomas 24. Spinal Meningiomas Section III 25. External Irradiation for Meningiomas 26. Irradiation/Radiosurgery/Toxicity 27. Chemotherapy for Meningiomas 28. Brachytherapy for Meningiomas Section IV 29. Quality of Life Outcomes in Meningioma Surgery 30. Acute Rehabilitation of Meningioma Patients 31. End of Life Care for Meningioma Patients 32. The Patient's Perspective
- ISBN: 978-0-12-822198-3
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2020
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés