
Meningiomas, Part II
Description
Key Features
- 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 therapies
- Addresses multiple patient populations – children, elderly and those with multiple or radiation-induced tumor
- Offers a strong focus on anatomy and surgical approaches
- Edited work featuring leaders in neurosurgery and neuro-oncology around the globe – the broadest, most expert coverage available
Readership
Neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neuro-oncologists at a variety of levels
Table of Contents
SECTION I. Operative Approaches
1. Olfactory groove and planum meningiomas
2. Tuberculum sellae meningiomas
3. Clinoidal meningiomas
4. Sphenoid wing meningiomas
5. Hyperostosing sphenoid wing meningiomas
6. Middle fossa meningiomas
7. Cavernous sinus meningioma
8. Convexity meningioma resection in the modern neurosurgical era
9. Parasagittal meningiomas
10. Falcine meningiomas
11. Falcotentorial meningiomas
12. Role of the neurotologist in posterior fossa meningioma surgery
13. Petroclival meningiomas and the petrosal approach
14. Anatomy of petrous face
15. Petrous face meningiomas
16. Foramen magnum meningiomas
17. Intraventricular meningiomasSECTION II. Special Considerations
18. Seizures in meningioma
19. Image-guided surgery for meningioma
20. Carotid artery occlusion and revascularization in the management of meningioma
21. Endoscopic technology and repair techniques
22. Nasal septal flap repair of the skull base
23. Atypical meningiomas
24. Malignant meningiomas
25. Spinal meningiomasSECTION III. Adjuvant Treatments
26. External beam radiation therapy for meningioma
27. Radiation therapy of meningioma
28. Medical management of meningiomas
29. Brachytherapy for meningiomasSECTION IV. Quality of Life Issues
30. Quality of life outcomes in meningioma surgery
31. Rehabilitation from meningioma
32. End of life care for patients with meningioma
Product details
- No. of pages: 382
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Elsevier 2020
- Published: June 23, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- eBook ISBN: 9780128225318
- Hardcover ISBN: 9780128221983