CO2 laser in brain stem gliomas.
The author presents his experience with the use of carbon dioxide laser surgery on five patients with brain stem gliomas. Such problematically located tumors, when removed by this freehand, secure, and efficient technique, were completely evaporated with minimum trauma to neighboring tissue. This method represents new hope for these unfortunate patients. Additional time is needed before we can draw the conclusions regarding long-term results of the treatment described.
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005910:Glioma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged