Al-Mefty's Meningiomas

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.

Inhalt

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