Description
Thieme Medical Publishers Spine Radiosurgery by Gerszten
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.
Key Features:-
- Practical guidelines on radiosurgery target delineation, dose selection and escalation, patient immo
- Comprehensive discussion of the design of various radiosurgical devices and the technical approaches
- More than 100 illustrations, most in full-color, to demonstrate key concepts