Clinically focused and designed to provide a to-the-point overview, Glioblastoma , by Drs. Steven Brem and Kalil G. Abdullah, brings you up to date with increased understanding, new treatment protocols, and recent advances in the field. Written by contributing specialists who are global experts in their respective areas, this one-stop reference provides neurosurgeons, medical-and-radiation oncologists, neuro-oncologists, neuropathologists, internal medicine physicians, and researchers with a dependable source of information on current treatment options, tumor recurrence, and patient care. INDICE: The story of glioblastoma: history and modern correlatesEpidemiology of glioblastoma and trends in survivorshipThe molecular pathogenesis of glioblastomaStandard of care treatment: How we got here and the evidence behind current regimensRecurrent GlioblastomaPrinciples of surgical treatmentIntraoperative imaging of glioblastomaAwake craniotomy for glioblastomaChemotherapeutics and their efficacyRadiographic detection and advanced imaging Principles and tenets of radiation treatment Local and topical treatment of glioblastomaGenetically modified T-cell therapy for glioblastomaAnti-angiogenic therapyElectric tumor treating field stimulationPrognostic molecular and genetic markersGlioblastoma in the elderlySocioeconomics and survivalQuality of life after glioblastoma treatmentEarly detection of glioblastomaBrain plasticity and reorganization after glioma resectionMinimally invasive targeted therapyLessons learned: Clinical trials and other interventions for glioblastomaThe future: anticipating factors necessary for increasing survival after diagnosis
- ISBN: 978-0-323-47660-7
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 256
- Fecha Publicación: 13/10/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés
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