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Elsevier Treatment of Peritoneal Metastasis An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America 1st Edition by Levine, Edward
This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. Edward A. Levine, is devoted to Treatment of Peritoneal Metastasis. Dr. Levine has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: History of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy; Imaging for peritoneal metastases; Patient selection for cytoreductive surgery; Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of intraperitoneal chemotherapy; Genomics and peritoneal metastases; Techniques and safety issue for intraperitoneal chemotherapy; Learning curve for cytoreductive surgery; Peritoneal metastases from gastric cancer; Peritoneal metastases from mesothelioma; Peritoneal metastases from appendiceal cancer; Peritoneal metastasis from colorectal cancer; Peritoneal metastases from ovarian cancer; Palliative care of advanced peritoneal disease; and more! Foreword: Let's Get the Train Back on the Tracks Preface: Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Assessment and Problem Solving for Difficult Cases Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Pathophysiology Meaningful Assessment in Patients with Acquired Brain Injuries Special Considerations in Assessing and Treating Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury Special Considerations in Pediatric Assessment Special Considerations and Assessment in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Conceptualizing a Treatment Plan and Establishing Meaningful Goals Pharmacologic Treatment Tools: Systemic Medications and Toxins, Opportunities, and Pitfalls Neurolysis: A Brief Review for a Fading Art Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Assessment and Problem Solving for Complex Cases: The Role of Physical and Occupational Therapy Intrathecal Therapies The Neuro-Orthopedic Approach Upper Extremity Problem-Solving: Challenging Cases Lower Extremity Problem-Solving: Challenging Cases Emerging Therapies for Spastic Movement Disorders