Tumor Ablation: Principles and Practice / Edition 1

by Tito Livraghi, Eric van Sonnenberg, Peter R. Mueller, William McMullen, Stuart G. Silverman

Overview

Tumor ablation is undoubtedly the most exciting and high profile procedure currently in interventional radiology. This useful guide sets the standard and is one of the first comprehensive references on the subject. The editors, world-renowned in the field, have assembled recognized international authorities in their areas of expertise. The book is organized into six main sections: Introduction to Ablation, Operations, Imaging, Methods, Organ System Tumor Ablation, and Perspectives. This breadth of coverage is coupled with an easy-to-read format that facilitates the application of these new clinical techniques. Practitioners in specialties other than radiology, including internal medicine, oncology, anesthesiology, and surgery, add valuable insights that complement the book’s well-rounded approach. In addition, a chapter that depicts the cancer journey by patients and their families provides a unique perspective for the reader. More than 380 photographs and diagrams clearly illustrate key concepts. The skillful combination of depth and practicality makes this text essential for anyone who is involved with and wants to expand their knowledge in the ablation field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441930460
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	10/29/2010
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005
Pages:	542
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.28(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction.- History of Ablation.- Epidemiology.- Basic Science.- Angiogenesis.- Operations of Tumor Ablation.- Ablation System Operations.- Pain Management and Anesthesia.- Setting Up An Ablation Practice.- Intra-operative Procedures.- Imaging for Tumor Ablation.- Ultrasound.- CT.- MR for Cryo Ablation.- PET.- MR Imaging for RF Ablation.- Overview of Imaging Guidance.- Methods of Ablation.- PEIT/Injectables.- RF.- Microwave.- Microwave-Surgical Methods.- Laser.- Cryotherapy.- Chemoembolization.- HIFU.- New Technologies.- Combination Therapy.- Organ System Tumor Ablations.- Hepatic Mestatases.- Hepaellular Carcinoma.- Endocrine Tumors.- Kidney.- Lung.- Soft Tissues.- Metastic Bone Lesions.- Osteoid Osteomas Prostate.- Gynecologic.- RF Ablation of Breast Tumors.- Cryoablation in the Breast.- Complications.- Perspectives.- Oncologist.- Thoracic Oncology.- Abdominal Oncology
*Internist.- Surgeon.- Patients & Family.- Pediatric Applications.