Approche stereotaxique des lesions cerebrales profondes

ABSTRACT

The authors report a retrospective study [April 92-April 95] of 60 CT guided stereotactic biopsies. The procedure offered accurate histological diagnosis in 56 cases. There were 38 glial tumors, the majority being of high grade [III-IV]. Five abscesses were evacuated and medically treated. Complications occurred in 5% of cases. These results are compatible with those reported in the literature. The simplicity and accuracy of stereotactic procedure are confirmed, making it an imperative step in the management of intra-axial space occupying lesion when surgical resection is negotiable. The other applications of the stereotactic procedure are exposed