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This book will be an introduction to bone metastases for orthopaedic surgeons. It covers the basic principles of surgery in bone cancer; radiographic imaging of skeletal metastases; classification; medical treatment; radiotherapy; surgical treatment, incidence and pain relief. Steady progress in diagnosis and treatment of bone cancer in the last decade has dramatically changed the prognosis of cancer patients, significantly improving their overall survival rate and quality of life. Some haematologic malignancies that involve bone may be cured with systemic chemotherapy or radiotherapy, but for most patients with bone metastases, pain relief is the goal of therapy. Bone Metastases - Medical, Surgical and Radiological Treatment is written by a multidisciplinary team of experts to provide comprehensive coverage of metastatic bone disease. Dominique G. Poitout is Professor of Surgery and Head of Orthopaedic Department at North Hospital, Marseille, France

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Author:   Dominique G. Poitout
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.302kg
ISBN:  

9781447132530

ISBN 10:   144713253
Pages:   162
Publication Date:   07 November 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 Histology and Experimental Study.- 1 Pathology of Bone Metastatic Tumours.- 2 Identification.- 2 Radiographic Imaging of Skeletal Metastases.- 3 Medical Treatment.- 3 Chemotherapy.- 4 Immunotherapy.- 5 Biphosphonates.- 6 Hormonal Therapy.- 7 Cement-Containing Antimitotics.- 4 Radiotherapy.- 8 Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Bone Metastases.- 9 Radiosurgical Treatment of Bone Metastasis of the Limbs.- 5 Surgical Treatment.- 10 Surgery for Bone Metastasis of the Limbs.- 11 Surgical Treatment of Vertebral Metastases.- 12 Treatment of Secondary Spinal Tumours.- 6 Medico-social Aspects.- 13 Caring for Cancer Patients.- 7 Pain Relief.- 14 Therapeutic Approaches to Bone Cancer Pain.- Conclusion.

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