Linac Radiosurgery

A Practical Guide

William A. Friedman, John M. Buatti, Francis J. Bova, William M. Mendenhall (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

176 Seiten

2011 | Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
978-1-4612-7445-2 (ISBN)

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Designed as a practical guide to linac (linear accelerator) radiosurgery, the book addresses the pertinent aspects of stereotactic treatment delivery. This book provides a hands-on guide to the methods and treatment delivery implemented by leading authorities in the field at the University of Florida.

Designed as a practical guide to linac (linear accelerator) radiosurgery, the book addresses the pertinent aspects of stereotactic treatment delivery. In recent years, there has been a massive proliferation in the number of facilities employing this method over gamma knife or particle beam technology. This book provides a hands-on guide to the methods and treatment delivery implemented by leading authorities in the field at the University of Florida.

1. Introduction.- 2. Ring Application.- 3. Stereotactic Angiography.- 4. Stereotactic Computed Tomography.- 5. Stereotactic Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- 6. Radiosurgery Treatment Planning.- 7. Dose Selection.- 8. Radiation Delivery.- 9. Patient Follow-Up.- 10. University of Florida Results.- 11. Stereotactic Radiotherapy.- Suggested Readings.

Zusatzinfo	VIII, 176 p.
Verlagsort	New York, NY
Sprache	englisch
Maße	178 x 254 mm
Themenwelt	Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Chirurgie ► Neurochirurgie
	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie
	Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Radiologie / Bildgebende Verfahren ► Radiologie
ISBN-10	1-4612-7445-1 / 1461274451
ISBN-13	978-1-4612-7445-2 / 9781461274452
Zustand	Neuware