Fluorescence-guided resection of gliomas

Malignant gliomas remain associated with a poor prognosis despite both surgical treatment and radiochemotherapy.Previous studies have shown that complete resection of contrast-enhancing tumours is achieved in less than 20-30% of patients. 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) is a pro-drug that leads to acc...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Danish medical journal 2012-08, Vol.59 (8), p.A4460-A4460
Hauptverfasser:	Cortnum, Søren, Laursen, René Johannes
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aminolevulinic Acid - administration & dosage Brain Neoplasms - surgery Female Fluorescence Glioblastoma - surgery Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Microscopy, Fluorescence Middle Aged Neoplasm, Residual Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive - surgery Photosensitizing Agents - administration & dosage Postoperative Period Protoporphyrins - metabolism Retrospective Studies
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