Book description
First book to achieve an integrated medical and surgical approach to
tumors of the pediatric nervous system, giving you a broad array of
treatment options. You will find full coverage of the newest diagnostic
and management techniques, state-of-the-art technologies, molecular
biology advances, and the latest trends in the operating theatre. And
you will benefit from in-depth discussions of the most commonly seen
tumors as well as the rarer and more esoteric ones. Special benefits of
Tumors of the Pediatric Nervous System:- Full discussions of medical and
surgical treatment protocols, with advantages, disadvantages,
complications, and outcomes of each - Coverage of dramatic advances in
genetics, molecular biology and surgery (e. g. endoscopic, frameless,
stereotaxy) as well as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy-
Dozens of case studies by leaders in the field offering important
clinical insights- Numerous algorithms, charts, tables, and management
guidelines for at-a-glance summaries of key points- Nearly 130
full-color pathologic slides- Cost/benefit analysis integrated
throughoutTake advantage of this comprehensive approach to diagnosis and
treatment that is so critical in today's health care environment.
Whether you are a surgeon, oncologist, pediatrician or ancillary
specialist, you will find a wealth of broad-based information that
enhances patient care and leads to improved outcomes. Stay informed and
up-to-date. "This textbook succeeds in addressing the essential
topics related to the historical background, basic science, diagnosis,
and treatment of pediatric brain and spinal cord neoplasms. This book is
one of the very few that could sit on the desk as a near-comprehensive
reference for every neuro-oncologist and neurosurgeon. It is also a
wonderful reference that pediatric neurologists, oncologists, and
radiation oncologists should strongly consider having on their
bookshelf. It would be a very useful text for any physician or student
needing a comprehensive reference on this subject. The ["Current
Diagnosis and Therapeutic Approaches" and "Outcomes and
Complications"] sections contain topics not covered in other
textbooks of this type and are one feature that makes this textook stand
out from others. The clinical sections are laced with bullet summaries
of a topic...placed within the body of the text in bold type, set within
a shaded box, which enables the reader to quickly grasp the important
concepts that are presented. The editors have taken great efforts to
ensure that the images, which include color photomicrographs, MRIs and
CTs, patient photographs, drawings, and operative photographs, are all
of excellent quality. There are a number of useful tables throughout the
textbook as well. The chapters are well referenced with appropriate and
up-to-date literature citations. The book is well written and easy to
navigate. I have looked through all of my neuro-oncology textbooks, and
I did not find a volume that comes close in terms of the number of
radiographic images or photomicrographs (including color images when
appropriate) used in this book, which by themselves would justify its
cost. The topic summaries (the boxes) will be most helpful for less
experienced readers and are used appropriately throughout the book. This
is a handsome book, printed on thick gloss paper that will hold up for
years. I can highly recommend this book to the wide audience for whom it
was written."--Neuro-Oncology_x000D_ _x000D_ "A comprehensive
book . . . remarkably interesting . . . Neurologists will especially
appreciate the beautifuly illustrated sections on neuroradiology and
neurosurgical neuropathology as well as chapters describing chemotherapy
and radiotherapy and the approaches of different cooperative clinical
trial groups. . . . Every neurology and neurosurgery library will want
this book." - Annals of Neurology _x000D_ _x000D_ "A
well-organized book...its pages are overflowing with informative color
histological slides and descriptions...well-written chapters...all of
the photographs are of excellent quality...recommended without
hesitation..." --Pediatric Neurosurgery_x000D_ _x000D_ "A
superb overview...each chapter is well written and concise...provides a
succinct summary of the clinical, radiological, and pathological
features of each tumor...a useful reference for the treatment of
pediatric central nervous system tumors." --Journal of
Neurosurgery_x000D_ _x000D_ "An up-to-date reference...the authors
are authorities on the subject...a good, comprehensive, and updated
reference for the general neurosurgeon, as well as for pediatric
oncologists, neurologists, pediatric neurologists, and
pediatricians." --Doody's Review Journal_x000D_ _x000D_ "A
comprehensive text...very well-organized...illustrations are
excellent...the authors are to be congratulated for an outstanding
effort...an excellent addition to one's library." --Surgical
Neurology_x000D_ _x000D_ "A good overview of the field of pediatric
neuro-oncology...beautifully illustrated...covers all aspects of the
care of children with CNS tumors...provides readily accessible
up-to-date information...especially useful to young medical staff
members in pediatric oncology and neurosurgery departments..."
--Annals of Oncology_x000D_ _x000D_ "The organization of the book
is very didactic, with many illustrations of excellent
quality...recommended to medical libraries." --The Journal of
Endocrine Genetics Assoc. Prof. Of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics,
Children's National Medical Center, Washington DC, USA Leo Davidoff Dept
of Neurological Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore
Medical Center, Bronx, New York, NY, USA
