Computer-directed Stereotactic Biopsy of Intrinsic Brain Stem Lesions
作者:
ThomasD. G. T.,
BradfordR.,
GillS.,
DavisC. H.,
期刊:
British Journal of Neurosurgery
(Taylor Available online 1988)
卷期:
Volume 2,
issue 2
页码: 235-240
ISSN:0268-8697
年代: 1988
DOI:10.3109/02688698808992674
出版商: Taylor&Francis
关键词: Brain stem;computed tomography;stereotactic surgery
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
Despite advances in the neuro-imaging of the brain stem, an accurate diagnosis of intrinsic lesions in this region requires tissue sampling and histological verification. We have performed a series of computer-directed stereotactic procedures in 12 patients with intrinsic brain stem lesions. A positive diagnosis was obtained in 11 cases and therapeutic intervention was possible in four. There was no operative mortality. Because of the importance of an accurate diagnosis in order to avoid inappropriate therapy, together with the relative safety of the technique, computer-directed stereotactic biopsy should be considered in all patients harbouring an intrinsic brain stem mass.
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