Tumors of the Pediatric Central Nervous System, Second Edition, is an indispensable resource that offers comprehensive insights into the medical management and surgical perspectives surrounding the clinical, pathological, and radiological diagnoses and treatment of pediatric CNS tumors. This updated edition includes complete coverage of the latest diagnostic and management techniques, cutting-edge technologies, and emerging trends in the surgical treatment of pediatric tumors, ensuring that practitioners are well-equipped to provide optimal care.
Highlights of the Second Edition:
- Contains 19 new chapters covering recent advances in the cytogenetics and molecular biology of pediatric brain tumors, gangliogliomas, and miscellaneous spinal cord tumors in children, as well as post-chemotherapy morbidity and more.
- Addresses crucial issues surrounding the long-term chronic treatment of pediatric tumor patients and related outcome measures, providing essential insights for ongoing patient management.
- Includes summary boxes and tables that distill vast amounts of information for quick and efficient review, making it easier for readers to grasp key concepts.
- Written by editors and contributors who are world-renowned experts in the fields of pediatric neurosurgery and oncology, ensuring that the content is both credible and authoritative.
This book is a must-have for neurosurgeons, neurologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pediatricians caring for patients with tumors of the central nervous system. It serves as an essential reference that professionals will find themselves consulting repeatedly as they strive to enhance patient care and improve outcomes.
Authors:
Robert F Keating (Author)
Edition:
2nd
Publication Date:
June 7, 2013
