Radiotherapy for Non-Malignant Disorders

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Seegenschmiedt, Michael Heinrich (Editor), Makoski, Hans-Bruno (Editor), Trott, Klaus-Rüdiger (Editor), Brady, Luther W. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2008.
• Series: Medical Radiology, Radiation Oncology,
• Subjects: Medicine.; Dermatology.; Radiology.; Radiotherapy.; Neurology.; Ophthalmology.; Orthopedics.; Medicine & Public Health.; Imaging / Radiology.

This volume discusses the general background, radiobiology, radiophysics and clinical applications of radiation therapy in the treatment of non-malignant diseases. Within 39 chapters, it documents the rationale and indications for the use of state-of-the-art radiotherapy for various non-malignant di...