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Brain Cancer
Studies by J. July and co-authors describe new findings in brain cancer
June 23rd, 2009
"In ancient times, awake craniotomy Was Used for trepanation to treat seizures and remove a variety Of Morbid conditions or even to permit the escape of evil air. In modern times, this technique was initially used for removal of epileptic foci with simultaneous application of brain mapping with electrical current," scientists writing in the journal Surgical Neurology report. "Further developments brought this technique into Use for resection of tumors involving functional cortex. Recently, awake craniotomy has been described as an approach for removal Of supratentorial tumors nonselectively, regardless of the involvement of eloquent cortex. It has been Used ill...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-06-23)
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