Foremost authorities present the milestone text on meningioma management, now in a fully updated Second EditionAl-Mefty's Meningiomas, Second Edition is the definitive guide to meningioma diagnosis, treatment, and surgery, and reflects over a decade of major advances in the diagnosis and management of both intracranial and spinal meningiomas since the first edition was published.Features: New to this edition: information on molecular biology, natural history and growth rates, the rise of radiosurgery as a viable treatment option, and much more Over 500 high-quality radiographic images and full-color illustrations demonstrate anatomy and surgery In-depth coverage of intraoperative MRI and endoscopic resection Key topics often missing from other meningiomas texts including caseload management, and postoperative quality of life issuesThis landmark reference will enhance the precision and surgical skills of every clinician or resident in neurosurgery or neurology.
Director, Skull Base Program, Lecturer, Harvard Medical SchoolDepartment of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Lecturer, Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Section I IntroductionChapter 1 Meningiomas: A Personal PerspectiveChapter 2 Meningioma Surgery During the Twentieth CenturySection II Anatomy and PathologyChapter 3 Anatomy and Biology of the LeptomeningesChapter 4 Epidemiology of MeningiomasChapter 5 Pathology of MeningiomasSection III Molecular Biology and Laboratory TechniquesChapter 6 Molecular Biology of Meningiomas: Tumorigenesis and GrowthSection IV Clinical ConsiderationsChapter 7 Natural Course of Untreated MeningiomaChapter 8 Meningiomas in ChildrenChapter 9 Meningiomas in the ElderlyChapter 10 Radiation-Induced and Multiple MeningiomasSection V Preoperative ConsiderationsChapter 11 Perioperative Medical Management of Meningioma PatientsChapter 12 Risk Evaluation and Anesthesia for Intracranial and Spinal MeningiomasSection VI Diagnostic RadiologyChapter 13 Modern Imaging Techniques for MeningiomasChapter 14 Diagnostic Evaluation and Embolization of MeningiomasSection VII Surgical Treatment of Intracranial Meningiomas by SiteChapter 15 Convexity MeningiomasChapter 16 Parasagittal MeningiomasChapter 17 Falx MeningiomasChapter 18 Tentorial MeningiomasChapter 19 Peritorcular MeningiomasChapter 20 Falcotentorial MeningiomasChapter 21 Olfactory Groove MeningiomasChapter 22 Tuberculum Sellae MeningiomasChapter 23 Lateral and Middle Sphenoid Wing MeningiomasChapter 24 Clinoidal MeningiomasChapter 25 Cavernous Sinus MeningiomasChapter 26 Sphenoorbital MeningiomasChapter 27 Cerebellar Convexity MeningiomasChapter 28 Cerebellopontine Angle MeningiomasChapter 29 Clival and Petroclival MeningiomasChapter 30 Meningiomas of the Temporal BoneChapter 31 Foramen Magnum MeningiomasChapter 32 Meninigiomas of the Lateral and Fourth VentriclesChapter 33 Meningiomas of the Third Ventricle and Pineal RegionChapter 34 Meningiomas of the Middle Fossa FloorSection VIII Special Operative Considerations for Intracranial MeningiomasChapter 35 Image-Guided Surgical Techniques for MeningiomasChapter 36 Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Resection of MeningiomasChapter 37 Surgical Management of the Cerebral Venous SinusesChapter 38 Application of Endoscopy in the Management of MeningiomasSection IX Surgical Treatment of Spinal MeningiomasChapter 39 Current Surgical Techniques in the Treatment of Spinal MeningiomasSection X Adjuvant TreatmentChapter 40 Conformal Radiation Techniques for MeningiomasChapter 41 Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Meningiomas: Techniques and ResultsChapter 42 Chemotherapy for Intracranial MeningiomasSection XI Special ConsiderationsChapter 43 Meningioma Surgery: Experience, Volume of Care, and Patient OutcomeChapter 44 Outcomes and Quality of Life after Surgery for Meningiomas
This is a solid up to date and thorough review of thje most common primary tumor of the central nervous system.-- Blog of the American Journal of NeuroradiologyThis is an excellent book and a needed update.--Doody's