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Biliary Tract and Gallbladder Cancer: Diagnosis and Therapy
Author(s): Charles R Thomas (Author), Jr (Author), MD (Author), Clifton David Fuller (Author), Charles Thomas (Editor), Clifton Fuller (Editor)
- Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
- Publication Date: 1 Oct. 2008
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 336 pages
- ISBN-10: 1933864427
- ISBN-13: 9781933864426
Book Description
The book progresses logically, with early chapters presenting the epidemiologic, pathologic and pathogenetic characteristics of BT and GB lesions, followed by excellent discussions of clinical and radiologic diagnosis and staging. Finally, the full arsenal of therapeutic approaches is presented, from the local to systemic, established to experimental. Segments throughout detail the most current cutting-edge therapies, making the latest information readily available across a number of subdisciplines.
Features of this unique textbook include:
- An exclusive and comprehensive focus on neoplasms of the gallbladder and biliary tract
- A multidisciplinary focus, with contributions from medical, surgical and radiation oncology, pathology and imaging and a clear emphasis on team-based approaches to oncologic care
- The latest clinical research and treatment discussions from international experts
Biliary Tract and Gallbladder Cancer serves as the single-source knowledge base for multidisciplinary Biliary Tract Cancer management. It is comprehensive enough to demonstrate new treatments of Biliary Tract Cancer to experienced Practitioners, yet concise enough to serve as an introduction to novices in the field.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“”This is an excellent overview of a rare group of malignancies of the biliary tract and gallbladder. It is well written and tightly edited. It should be in every large institutional resource library and would be an invaluable tool for medical and surgical oncology fellows and radiation oncology residents”” – James G. Douglas, MD, MS, (University of Washington Medical Center)
“”In summary, this book is an excellent choice for any physician seeking a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and cutting-edge review of biliary tract and gallbladder cancer. The emphasis on a team approach to these tumors is demonstrated by the vast array of contributors from all over the world who are experts in many different specialties. Therefore, this book would be a great resource on this topic for fellows and junior faculty in gastroenterology, radiology, surgery, and oncology. As the title indicates, this book examines all aspects related to the diagnosis and therapy of these malignancies and provides the reader with a unique insight into these tumors.””– Uzma D. Siddiqui, MD, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, Volume 43, Number 9, October 2009
