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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-07-01
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Series: | World Neurosurgery: X |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590139719300535 |