Foremost authorities present the milestone text on meningioma management, now in a fully updated Second Edition
Al-Mefty’s Meningiomas, Second Edition is the definitive guide to meningioma diagnosis, treatment, and surgery, and reflects over a decade of major advances in the diagnosis and management of both intracranial and spinal meningiomas since the first edition was published.
Features:
- New to this edition: information on molecular biology, natural history and growth rates, the rise of radiosurgery as a viable treatment option, and much more
- Over 500 high-quality radiographic images and full-color illustrations demonstrate anatomy and surgery
- In-depth coverage of intraoperative MRI and endoscopic resection
- Key topics often missing from other meningiomas texts including caseload management, and postoperative quality of life issues
This landmark reference will enhance the precision and surgical skills of every clinician or resident in neurosurgery or neurology.
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Section I Introduction
Chapter 1 Meningiomas: A Personal Perspective
Chapter 2 Meningioma Surgery During the Twentieth Century
Section II Anatomy and Pathology
Chapter 3 Anatomy and Biology of the Leptomeninges
Chapter 4 Epidemiology of Meningiomas
Chapter 5 Pathology of Meningiomas
Section III Molecular Biology and Laboratory Techniques
Chapter 6 Molecular Biology of Meningiomas: Tumorigenesis and Growth
Section IV Clinical Considerations
Chapter 7 Natural Course of Untreated Meningioma
Chapter 8 Meningiomas in Children
Chapter 9 Meningiomas in the Elderly
Chapter 10 Radiation-Induced and Multiple Meningiomas
Section V Preoperative Considerations
Chapter 11 Perioperative Medical Management of Meningioma Patients
Chapter 12 Risk Evaluation and Anesthesia for Intracranial and Spinal Meningiomas
Section VI Diagnostic Radiology
Chapter 13 Modern Imaging Techniques for Meningiomas
Chapter 14 Diagnostic Evaluation and Embolization of Meningiomas
Section VII Surgical Treatment of Intracranial Meningiomas by Site
Chapter 15 Convexity Meningiomas
Chapter 16 Parasagittal Meningiomas
Chapter 17 Falx Meningiomas
Chapter 18 Tentorial Meningiomas
Chapter 19 Peritorcular Meningiomas
Chapter 20 Falcotentorial Meningiomas
Chapter 21 Olfactory Groove Meningiomas
Chapter 22 Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas
Chapter 23 Lateral and Middle Sphenoid Wing Meningiomas
Chapter 24 Clinoidal Meningiomas
Chapter 25 Cavernous Sinus Meningiomas
Chapter 26 Sphenoorbital Meningiomas
Chapter 27 Cerebellar Convexity Meningiomas
Chapter 28 Cerebellopontine Angle Meningiomas
Chapter 29 Clival and Petroclival Meningiomas
Chapter 30 Meningiomas of the Temporal Bone
Chapter 31 Foramen Magnum Meningiomas
Chapter 32 Meninigiomas of the Lateral and Fourth Ventricles
Chapter 33 Meningiomas of the Third Ventricle and Pineal Region
Chapter 34 Meningiomas of the Middle Fossa Floor
Section VIII Special Operative Considerations for Intracranial Meningiomas
Chapter 35 Image-Guided Surgical Techniques for Meningiomas
Chapter 36 Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Resection of Meningiomas
Chapter 37 Surgical Management of the Cerebral Venous Sinuses
Chapter 38 Application of Endoscopy in the Management of Meningiomas
Section IX Surgical Treatment of Spinal Meningiomas
Chapter 39 Current Surgical Techniques in the Treatment of Spinal Meningiomas
Section X Adjuvant Treatment
Chapter 40 Conformal Radiation Techniques for Meningiomas
Chapter 41 Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Meningiomas: Techniques and Results
Chapter 42 Chemotherapy for Intracranial Meningiomas
Section XI Special Considerations
Chapter 43 Meningioma Surgery: Experience, Volume of Care, and Patient Outcome
Chapter 44 Outcomes and Quality of Life after Surgery for Meningiomas
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