Does intravascular coagulation contribute to the operative mortality for large acoustic neuromas?
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Three cases of abnormal bleeding during suboccipital excision of large acoustic neuroma are reported. The possible role of limited operative intravascular coagulation is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 49 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986