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This book is an easy-to-use reference that provides ready guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of tumors of the central nervous system in adults and children. The new edition has been completely revised to reflect the continually evolving landscape of neuro-oncology and provide readers with a thorough update that will inform their clinical practice. Since the previous edition, molecular neuropathology has progressed considerably, leading to a new understanding of specific clinical entities with corresponding changes in treatment concepts. Moreover, tumor biology has become better integrated with clinical neuro-oncology in truly translational efforts. These advances receive detailed attention. In addition, the structure of the book has been adapted to align with the revised 2016 version of the WHO Brain Tumor Classification. Once again, the contributors have been carefully selected as leading experts in the field. Oncology of CNS Tumors is already established as a widely used reference, and this new edition will provide optimal value for highly specialized comprehensive neuro-oncology centers as well as practicing clinicians and researchers.
Diagnosis and treatment modalities for neuro-oncologic diseases have made considerable advances in recent years. There is hardly a segment of the field of solid tumours that is experiencing such dynamic development with regard to basic scientific findings and clinical results. In the present book the world's leading experts have compiled the current practice-relevant knowledge of neuro-oncologic deseases. The book's clear structure and the uniform presentation of all chapters make this volume a valuable reference, especially for practice-oriented activities, allowing swift access to information about current treatment standards. Hence it will be of great value to both clinicians and researchers.
Given the risks, physiologic tolls, and morbidity associated with spine surgery, it is imperative to optimize outcomes with appropriate interventions in the pre-, peri-, and postoperative period. There have been numerous publications in other surgical specialties and more recently in the spine literature describing various techniques to improve patients' outcomes. In the preoperative setting, surgical education, patients risk stratification and optimization of medical conditions, smoking cessation, and weight loss are critical. In the perioperative period, monitoring and minimization of blood loss, appropriate neuroanesthesia and analgesia, and metabolism management play a significant role. In the postoperative setting, early ambulation, wound care management and opioid-sparing analgesia, among others, play a role in recovery.
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