Synopses & Reviews
Praise for the first edition:
A superb overview ... each chapter is well written and concise ... provides a succinct summary of the clinical, radiological, and pathological features of each tumor ... a useful reference for the treatment of pediatric central nervous system tumors. -- Journal of Neurosurgery
Tumors of the Pediatric Central Nervous System, Second Edition, provides readers with both medical management and surgical perspectives on the clinical, pathological, and radiological diagnoses and treatment of pediatric CNS tumors. It includes complete coverage of the latest diagnostic and management techniques, state-of-the-art technologies, and trends in the surgical treatment of pediatric tumors.
Highlights of the Second Edition:
- Contains 19 new chapters on such topics as recent advances in the cytogenetics and molecular biology of pediatric brain tumors, gangliogliomas and miscellaneous spinal cord tumors in children, post-chemotherapy morbidity, and many more
- Addresses the important issues of long-term chronic treatment of pediatric tumor patients and related outcome measures
- Includes summary boxes and tables that distill large amounts of information for quick review
- Written by editors and contributors who are world-renowned experts in the field of pediatric neurosurgery and oncology
Neurosurgeons, neurologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pediatricians caring for patients with tumors of the central nervous system will find this book to be an essential resource that they will repeatedly consult as they strive to enhance patient care.
Review
This textbook succeeds in addressing the essential topics related to the historical background, basic science, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric brain and spinal cord neoplasms. This book is one of the very few that could sit on the desk as a near-comprehensive reference for every neuro-oncologist and neurosurgeon. It is also a wonderful reference that pediatric neurologists, oncologists, and radiation oncologists should strongly consider having on their bookshelf. It would be a very useful text for any physician or student needing a comprehensive reference on this subject. The [Current Diagnosis and Therapeutic Approaches and Outcomes and Complications] sections contain topics not covered in other textbooks of this type and are one feature that makes this textook stand out from others. The clinical sections are laced with bullet summaries of a topic...placed within the body of the text in bold type, set within a shaded box, which enables the reader to quickly grasp the important concepts that are presented. The editors have taken great efforts to ensure that the images, which include color photomicrographs, MRIs and CTs, patient photographs, drawings, and operative photographs, are all of excellent quality. There are a number of useful tables throughout the textbook as well. The chapters are well referenced with appropriate and up-to-date literature citations. The book is well written and easy to navigate. I have looked through all of my neuro-oncology textbooks, and I did not find a volume that comes close in terms of the number of radiographic images or photomicrographs (including color images when appropriate) used in this book, which by themselves would justify its cost. The topic summaries (the boxes) will be most helpful for less experienced readers and are used appropriately throughout the book. This is a handsome book, printed on thick gloss paper that will hold up for years. I can highly recommend this book to the wide audience for whom it was written.--Neuro-OncologyA comprehensive book . . . remarkably interesting . . . Neurologists will especially appreciate the beautifuly illustrated sections on neuroradiology and neurosurgical neuropathology as well as chapters describing chemotherapy and radiotherapy and the approaches of different cooperative clinical trial groups. . . . Every neurology and neurosurgery library will want this book. - Annals of Neurology A well-organized book...its pages are overflowing with informative color histological slides and descriptions...well-written chapters...all of the photographs are of excellent quality...recommended without hesitation... --Pediatric NeurosurgeryA superb overview...each chapter is well written and concise...provides a succinct summary of the clinical, radiological, and pathological features of each tumor...a useful reference for the treatment of pediatric central nervous system tumors. --Journal of NeurosurgeryAn up-to-date reference...the authors are authorities on the subject...a good, comprehensive, and updated reference for the general neurosurgeon, as well as for pediatric oncologists, neurologists, pediatric neurologists, and pediatricians. --Doody's Review JournalA comprehensive text...very well-organized...illustrations are excellent...the authors are to be congratulated for an outstanding effort...an excellent addition to one's library. --Surgical NeurologyA good overview of the field of pediatric neuro-oncology...beautifully illustrated...covers all aspects of the care of children with CNS tumors...provides readily accessible up-to-date information...especially useful to young medical staff members in pediatric oncology and neurosurgery departments... --Annals of OncologyThe organization of the book is very didactic, with many illustrations of excellent quality...recommended to medical libraries. --The Journal of Endocrine Genetics
Synopsis
This is the first book to achieve an integrated medical and surgical approach to tumors of the pediatric nervous system, giving you a broad array of treatment options. You will find full coverage of the newest diagnostic and management techniques, state-of-the-art technologies, molecular biology advances, and the latest trends in the operating theatre. And you will benefit from in-depth discussions of the most commonly seen tumors as well as the rarer and more esoteric ones.
Special benefits of Tumors of the Pediatric Nervous System include:
- Full discussions of medical and surgical treatment protocols, with advantages, disadvantages, complications, and outcomes of each
- Coverage of dramatic advances in genetics, molecular biology and surgery (e.g. endoscopic, frameless, stereotaxy) as well as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy
- Dozens of case studies by leaders in the field offering important clinical insights
- Numerous algorithms, charts, tables, and management guidelines for at-a-glance summaries of key points
- Nearly 130 full-color pathologic slides
- Cost/benefit analysis integrated throughout
Take advantage of this comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment that is so critical in today's health care environment. Whether you are a surgeon, oncologist, pediatrician or ancillary specialist, you will find a wealth of broad-based information that enhances patient care and leads to improved outcomes. Stay informed and up-to-date.
About the Author
Department of Neurology, Childrens National Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA