title: Stereotactic open craniotomy and laser resection of brain tumours. A five years experience.
abstract: In 23 cases of deep-seated brain tumours stereotactically guided laser vaporization has been done, using a 60 watts CO2 laser. The experiences and results of the 18 first cases with a follow-up of 10 months to 5 years are presented. The technique is described.
authors.affiliation: Neurosurgical Regional Service, Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Eiras
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Alberdi
authors.forename: L I
authors.initials: LI
authors.lastname: Carcavilla
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gomez
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cantero
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000601:surgery; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013523:Surgical Equipment; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000295:instrumentation