Aospine Masters Series Volume 1: Metastatic Spinal Tumors

ISBN-13: 9781626230460 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 128 str.

Luiz Roberto Gomes Vialle; Ziya L. Gokaslan; Stefano Boriani

Opis

This first volume in the AOSpine Masters Series
integrates the expertise of oncologists and radiology interventionalists with
that of master spine surgeons, all of whom are actively involved in the care of
patients with metastatic spine tumors. The book provides expert guidance to help
clinicians make the right treatment decisions and provide the best care for
their patients. Chapter topics range from evaluation and decision-making
principles to a spectrum of non-operative and operative treatment options that
have been rapidly evolving over the past decade.Key
Features:

• Editors are internationally-recognized authorities on
  metastatic spine tumors
• Includes contributions from key opinion
  leaders working in spine oncology
• Synthesizes the best available
  evidence and consensus expert advice on metastatic spine tumors, leading to
  optimal clinical recommendations
• Each chapter includes clinical
  pearls, tips on complication avoidance, and "top 5 must-read references"

The
AOSpine Masters Series, a co-publication of Thieme and the AOSpine Foundation,
addresses current clinical issues whereby international masters of spine share
their expertise and recommendations on a particular topic. The goal of the
series is to contribute to an evolving, dynamic model of an evidence-based
medicine approach to spine care.All neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons,
neuro-oncologists, and orthopedic oncologists specializing in spine, along with
residents and fellows in these areas, will find this book to be an excellent
guide that they will consult often in their treatment of patients with
metastatic spine tumors.

Spis treści

1 Evaluation and Decision Making for Metastatic Spinal Tumors
2 Neoplastic Spinal Instability
3 Major Complications Associated with Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy for Spinal Metastasis
4 En Bloc Resection in the Treatment of Spinal Metastases: Technique and Indications
5 Region-Specific Approaches
6 Spinal Reconstruction and Fixation/Fusion
7 Minimally Invasive Surgery for Metastatic Spine Disease
8 Vertebral Augmentation for Metastatic Disease
9 Surgical Complications and Their Avoidance