Stereotactic open craniotomy and laser resection of brain tumours. A five years experience.
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.
Eiras
J
J
Neurosurgical Regional Service, Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain.
Alberdi
J
J
Carcavilla
L I
LI
Gomez
J
J
Cantero
J
J
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