Radiosurgery of the Skull Base: A Comprehensive Case-Based Approach

Authored by renowned experts Siviero Agazzi MD MBA, Lawrence Berk, and Mohammad Hassan A. Noureldine, this clinical reference guide provides a practical, case-based approach to non-invasive treatment of skull base pathologies using radiosurgery.

A Practical and Structured Approach to Skull Base Radiosurgery

This succinct and easy-to-navigate reference covers the fundamentals of stereotactic radiosurgery of skull base lesions, enabling clinicians to quickly access specific pathology and tailor their radiosurgical strategy for the best treatment plan.

The book delves into the basics of radiosurgery, including:

• Fundamentals of radiobiology
• Dose tolerances
• Particle therapy

Additionally, it provides guidance on how and when to utilize radiosurgery in patients with skull base tumors.

Comprehensive Coverage of Skull Base Pathologies

The book presents a pragmatic and structured approach to more than 50 pathologies across various regions of the skull base, including:

• Vestibular and facial schwannomas
• Pituitary adenomas
• Meningiomas
• Chordomas
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Metastases

Each pathology is supported by real patient scenarios, featuring thorough descriptions of planning, dosages, outcomes, and follow-up images.

Personalized Treatment Planning

The book places a strong emphasis on the dose tolerance of surrounding structures, which is crucial in influencing the overall treatment plan.

With the inclusion of an eBook version, readers can access all text, figures, and references, and enjoy the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Book Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Edition: 1st edition
• Publication Date: December 5, 2023
• Language: English
• Pages: 434
• ISBN-10: 0323874371
• ISBN-13: 978-0323874373