Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Guided Glioma Resections in Awake or Asleep Settings and Feasibility in the Context of a Public Health System

Background: Despite the most recent surgical aids and tools, surgical removal of infiltrating brain tumors remains a challenge. Unclear margins, edematous areas, and infiltrative behavior are the main causes for failing gross total removals. Also, excessive resection of peri-tumoral tissue often car...

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Main Authors: Angelo Pichierri, Marcus Bradley, Venkat Iyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-07-01
Series:World Neurosurgery: X
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590139719300535