Spinal Cord and Spinal Column Tumors

Principles and Practice

Curtis A. Dickman, Michael G. Fehlings, Ziya L. Gokaslan, Curtis A. Dickman, Michael G. Fehlings

• Publisher: Thieme
• Year: 2011
• eBook ISBN: 9781604065015
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Orthopedics

775 high quality illustrations, including 369 in brilliant color

This text covers the state-of-the-art techniques for diagnosing and managing tumors of the spine and spinal cord. From the fundamentals of spinal cord anatomy and the pathology of spinal tumors, to the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment techniques for specific spinal tumors, this is the only comprehensive text devoted to managing tumors both surgically and non-surgically. You'll find the latest information on surgical approaches for resection, reconstruction, decompression, and internal stabilization for tumors of the spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. The book also covers such treatments as systemic and intrathecal chemotherapy, embolization techniques, external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery.

Special features:

• More than 700high quality illustrations, including 369 in brilliant four color, illuminate concepts in pathology and surgical technique
• Full review of the basic science of tumors of the spinal cord and nerves aids the comprehension of pathology and indications for treatment
• Step-by-step instruction guides the clinician through operative approaches, including decompression of tumors, en bloc resection of primary spinal tumors, reconstruction of the spine, spinal fixation and more
• Discussion of the current algorithm techniques to manage metastatic spinal disease

This book will benefit established neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and residents requiring a complete text on current techniques in managing tumors of the spine and spinal column.

Table of contents

• Spinal Cord and Spinal Column Tumors: Principles and Practice
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Foreword
• Contributors
• 1 Anatomy of the Spine and Spinal Cord
• 2 Oncologic Classification of Vertebral Neoplasms
• 3 Pathology of Tumors of the Spinal Cord, Spine, and Paraspinous Soft Tissue
• 4 Cellular and Molecular Biology of Central Nervous System Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Neoplasms
• 5 Radiologic Imaging of Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerves
• 6 Neurologic Manifestations of Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerves
• 7 Systemic and Intrathecal Chemotherapy for Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerves
• 8 Spinal Cord and Column Tumors in Childhood
• 9 Embolization Techniques for Neoplasms of the Spine and Spinal Cord
• 10 External Beam Radiation Therapy of Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerves
• 11 Brachytherapy for Malignant Spinal Tumors
• 12 Spinal Stereotactic Radiosurgery
• 13 The Cyberknife
• 14 Spine Reconstruction for Spine Tumors: Biomechanical Considerations
• 15 Electrophysiologic Testing for Diagnosis and Surgical Monitoring During Resection of Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerves
• 16 Percutaneous Diagnostic Biopsy Techniques for Tumors of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
• 17 Thoracoscopic Biopsy of Spinal and Paraspinal Lesions
• 18 Frameless Stereotaxy for Intraoperative Navigation During Spinal Tumor Resection
• 19 Metastatic Tumors of the Spine and Spinal Cord
• 20 Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors
• 21 Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Tumors
• 22 Cauda Equina, Paraspinal, and Peripheral Nerve Tumors
• 23 Primary Vertebral Column Tumors
• 24 Staging, Classification, and Oncological Approaches for Metastatic Tumors Involving the Spine
• 25 Sacral Tumors: Primary and Metastatic
• 26 Surgical Approaches for Decompression and Fixation of the Craniovertebral Junction
• 27 Surgical Approaches for Tumor Resection and Reconstruction of the Cervical Spine
• 28 Surgical Approaches and Fixation of the Cervicothoracic Junction
• 29 Combined Vertebrectomy and Chest Wall Resection for Pancoast Tumors
• 30 Thoracotomy and Thoracoabdominal Transdiaphragmatic Approaches to the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
• 31 Thoracoscopic Corpectomy and Spinal Reconstruction
• 32 Thoracoscopic Resection of Intrathoracic Paraspinal Neurogenic Tumors
• 33 Posterolateral Approaches to the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
• 34 Complete Spondylectomy for the Excision of Spinal Neoplasms
• 35 Anterior Transperitoneal and Retroperitoneal Approaches to the Lumbar Spine and Lumbosacral Junction
• 36 Corpectomy and Anterior Lateral Thoracic and Lumbar Screw Plate Fixation in the Management of Spinal Tumors
• 37 Anterior Thoracolumbar Screw-Rod Instrumentation
• 38 Lateral Retroperitoneal Approaches to the Lumbar Spine
• 39 Posterior Thoracic and Lumbar Hook-Rod Instrumentation
• 40 Pedicle Screw Fixation of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
• 41 Lumbosacral and Pelvic Reconstruction
• 42 Vertebral Body Reconstruction Techniques
• 43 Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
• 44 Surgical Approaches for the Resection of Sacral Tumors
• Index