Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery 2/e

A complete resource on state-of-the-art intracranial radiosurgery

Written by recognized experts in the fields of neurologic surgery, neurology, physics, and radiation
oncology,Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a comprehensive reference for current techniques for radiosurgery of
the brain. Following introductory chapters on the relevant history, radiobiology, and neuropathology of radiosurgery,
the book provides detailed discussion of radiosurgical procedures for various disease entities, including arteriovenous
malformations and fistulas, meningiomas, vestibular and nonvestibular schwannomas, movement disorders, epilepsy, ocular
disorders, and brain metastases. These chapters address the benefits and limitations of radiosurgical techniques for
each indication and describe the outcomes, possible complications and their management, and alternative treatments.

Highlights:

Review of all currently available treatment systems
Discussion of frame-based versus frameless techniques
Coverage of single and multisession radiosurgery with descriptions of indications and benefits of each approach
More than 100 high-quality illustrations, many in full color
Perspectives from international experts in the field
This authoritative textbook will be invaluable to neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuroradiologists, and medical
physicists at all levels. It is also a helpful resource for neurologists and other physicians who refer patients for
intracranial radiosurgery.