BookCharles R. Scoggins, Chandrajit P. Raut, John T. Mullen, editors.
Contents:
Etiology/Epidemiology
Pathology
Molecular Genetics of GIST
Pediatric GIST/Inheritable Disease
Natural History
Radiographic Imaging
Endoscopic Evaluation
Prognostic Factors for Localized Disease
Management of Localized GIST: Non-Surgical Approaches-Surveillance and Endoscopic Resection
Surgery for Localized GIST
Minimally Invasive Surgery for GIST
Neoadjuvant Rx and Surgical Consolidation
Imatinib
Management of Locally Advanced GIST
Prognostic Factors for Advanced GIST
Concepts of Targeted Therapy Management, Dose Escalation, Tailoring Therapy Based on Specific Mutations, Second Line Therapy
Surgical Debulking of Metastatic GIST
Liver Resection/Ablation of Metastatic GIST
Palliative Care.