Pediatric Surgical Oncology (MEDICAL/DENISTRY) - Hardcover

Gupta, Devendra K.; Carachi, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071601902 ISBN 13: 9780071601900

Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pte Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The Ultimate Guide to Pediatric Surgical Oncology Pediatric Surgical Oncology covers the full spectrum of both medical and surgical oncology treatments, techniques, and issues. Here, in one comprehensive reference, is the most up-to-date guidance for understanding and managing each of the major childhood tumors and the multimodal neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy that results in improved survival. The book is organized for ease of understanding and to promote the smooth flow of ideas from one section to the next. Features: Provides insight into the epidemiology, genetics, pathology, and recent developments in the diagnosis of the various tumors Closely examines the major regional tumors and focuses on the minute details of handling these cases Deals with the three major malignancies in children -- leukemia, lymphoma, and histiocytosis Investigates subspecialties and rare tumors Discusses therapeutic strategies including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, liver and renal transplantation, the role of biological therapy, and acute crisis management Focuses on long-term pediatric care Presents more than 600 full-color photographs and illustrations Includes appendices detailing tumor protocols and chemotherapy schedules

About this title

About the Author:

Devendra Gupta, MBBS, MS McH, FICS, FAMS(hon), DSc (Honoris Causa), is Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India Robert Carachi, MD, PhD, FRCS, is Professor and Head of the Section of Surgical Pediatrics, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

About this edition

• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pte Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0071601902
• ISBN 13: 9780071601900
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 692