Main description:

This book covers all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of tumors of the jugular foramen - cranial base lesions that present particular diagnostic and management difficulties and remain challenging to remove despite advances in surgery and interventional neuroradiology. The authors have developed novel concepts and surgical techniques relating to management of the facial nerve, reconstruction of the cranial base, and resection of large tumors with intra- and extracranial extension. These techniques, as well as anatomic studies in cadavers, are presented by means of surgical photographs, illustrations, and videos. Tumors of the Jugular Foramen will be of interest to all specialists involved in the management of these challenging tumors, including neurosurgeons, ENT surgeons, neuroradiologists, neurologists, neurointensivists, radiotherapists, oncologists, and physiotherapists.

Contents:

Preface Foreword by Prof. Madjid Samii, Hannover, Germany Foreword by Prof. Laligam N Sekhar, Seatle, USA Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Historical Aspects 3. Epidemiology & Genetics and Pattern of Spread 4. Natural History, Clinical symptoms and Classifications 5. Surgical Anatomy 6. Radiological Diagnosis 7. Evidence-Based Treatment, Surgical Indications, Contra- indications, Preoperative Clinical Evaluation, Preoperative Preparation for Anesthesia 8. Preoperative Embolization 9. Surgical Treatment & Postoperative Management 10. Clinical Examples & Videos 11. Histopathological findings 12. Radiation Therapy and Radiosurgery 13. Chemotherapy 14. Surgical Results, Rehabilitation and Conclusions Index