The Surgery of Childhood Tumors

Buch | Hardcover
XXVI, 626 Seiten
2008 | 2nd, corr. and enlarged ed. 2008
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-540-29733-8 (ISBN)

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Beginning with the scientific basis of tumors, this illustrated book provides up-to-date information on epidemiology, cytogenetics and molecular biology. It also looks at current treatments, integrating surgery with radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Beginning with the scientific basis of tumors, this book provides up-to-date information on epidemiology, cytogenetics and molecular biology, before looking at current treatments, integrating surgery with radiation therapy and chemotherapy. The chapters are written by world-renowned international authorities on pediatric cancer from major child cancer groups in the UK, Europe and the US. Excellent full-color pictures and detailed line drawings illustrate all aspects of managing childhood tumors. New chapters of this 2nd edition provide the latest developments and strategies in pediatric surgical oncology.

A.- Epidemiology of Childhood Tumors.- Tumor Biology and Environmental Carcinogenesis.- Genetic Counseling for Childhood Tumors and Inherited Cancer-Predisposing Syndromes.- Tumor Markers.- Tumor Imaging.- Tumor Pathology — General Principles.- Chemotherapy and Novel Targeted Therapies.- Radiotherapy.- B.- Perinatal Tumors.- Renal Tumors.- Neuroblastoma and Other Adrenal Tumors.- Liver Tumors in Children.- Malignant Germ Cell Tumors.- Soft Tissue Sarcoma.- Lymphoma.- C.- Bone Tumors: Limb Salvage.- Head and Neck Tumors.- Brain Tumors, Intraocular and Orbital Tumors.- Thoracic Tumors.- Rare Tumors.- Reconstructive Surgery.- Surgical Complications of Childhood Tumors.- Supportive Care of Children with Cancer.- Long-term Effects of Childhood Cancer Therapy on Growth and Fertility.- Second Tumors.- Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Cancer.- New Treatments and New Strategies.- Central Venous Access.- Palliative Care and Pain Management.- Parents’ Associations and Support Groups.- Erratum.- Chemotherapy and Novel Targeted Therapies.

Zusatzinfo XXVI, 626 p. 505 illus., 157 illus. in color.
Verlagsort Berlin
Sprache englisch
Maße 193 x 270 mm
Gewicht 1900 g
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete
Schlagworte Cancer • Carcinogenesis • Chemotherapy • Childhood • cytogenetics • Genetics • Imaging • immunotherapy • Kinderheilkunde; Chirurgie • Kinderheilkunde; Onkologie • Liver tumor • Molecular Biology • Oncology • Pain • pediatric oncology • Pediatric Surgery • radiotherapy • Surgery • surgical oncology • Tumor
ISBN-10 3-540-29733-2 / 3540297332
ISBN-13 978-3-540-29733-8 / 9783540297338
Zustand Neuware
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