The Surgery of Childhood Tumors
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-540-29733-8 (ISBN)
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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. |
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| 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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