Radiosurgery for arteriovenous malformations in eloquent region of the brain
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Gamma knife radiosurgery for arteriovenous malformations located in eloquent regions of the brain.
BACKGROUND Stereotactic radiosurgery is an effective treatment strategy for selected group of patients with cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the obliteration rates, complications, and patient outcomes after Gamma knife radiosurgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) located in eloquent regions of the brain with an emphasis on ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Neurology India
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0028-3886
DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.57788