The Gliomas
Published in September 1998
Book
Hardback
818 pages
978-0-7216-4825-5 (ISBN)
Description
This one-of-a-kind, definitive resource defines all that is currently known about the evaluation and management of the most complex type of brain tumours-gliomas. Two renowned and over 100 international authorities on the subject bring together the full range of scientific and clinical considerations that characterize this heterogenous family of humours. Features in-depth analysis including epidemiology, experimental therapeutics, pathology, diagnostic imaging, preoperative assessment and management, resection strategies, treatment modalities (including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and phototherapy), special topics, and treatment-induced complications.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
647 ills
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 222 mm
Weight
2659 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7216-4825-5 (9780721648255)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Epidemiology / Clinical Genetics / Basic Science. Experimental Therapeutics. Pathology. Diagnostic Imaging. Preoperative Assessment and Management. Resection Strategies. Treatment Modalities. Radiotherapy. Chemotherapy. Immunotherapy. Phototherapy. Special Topics. Treatment Induced Complications.