Description:
Written by leading experts from the fields of neurosurgery, radiation
oncology, and medical physics, this book is the definitive reference
for clinical applications of state-of-the-art radiosurgery of the
spine. It discusses the benefits as well as the limitations of current
spine radiosurgery treatments for benign and malignant spine disorders,
primary and metastatic tumors, and spinal cord arteriovenous
malformations. The opening chapters present the essential background
information on relevant spinal cord radiobiology, physics, and
technology, followed by chapters on specific applications of spine
radiosurgery covering indications, techniques, outcomes, and possible
complications.
Highlights:
Practical guidelines
on radiosurgery target delineation, dose selection and escalation,
patient immobilization, and quality assurance
Comprehensive
discussion of the design of various radiosurgical devices and the
technical approaches recommended for the use of each
More than 100 illustrations, most in full-color, to demonstrate key concepts
This
is a must-have resource for clinicians, medical physicists, fellows,
and residents in neurosurgery and radiation oncology. Spine surgeons,
orthopaedists, and oncologists at all levels of expertise will also
benefit from the wealth of information provided in this book. |
