Radiosurgery for cavernous malformations.
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چکیده
The role of radiosurgery for cavernous malformations of the brain remains to be fully defined. We have used Gamma Knife radiosurgery for selected patients with symptomatic, hemorrhagic malformations in high-risk brain locations. Indications, techniques, and results are presented.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurosurgery
دوره 88 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998