Advanced Techniques in Central Nervous System Metastases

The neurosurgical treatment of metastatic tumors involving the central nervous system is being transformed by recent advances in interactive image-guided technologies and cell-specific targeted biotherapeutics. Advanced Techniques in Central Nervous System Metastases presents the research and developments being incorporated into clinical practice. Advanced Techniques in Central Nervous System Metastases covers: -The current treatment of brain metastases -Metastases of primary CNS tumors -Craniotomy for single and multiple cerebral metastases -CNS involvement by systemic malignancy in children -Cranial base surgery for invasive carcinomas -Interactive image-guided techniques for the biopsy and resection of metastatic cerebral tumors -Use of the free-electron laser for metastatic brain tumors -Gamma knife radiosurgery -Endovascular treatment -Decompression and stabilization of spine metastases -Plus much more!