Stereotactic management of colloid cysts of 3rd ventricle
JAMC-Journal of Ayub Medical College-Abbotabad-Pakistan. 1996; 8 (1): 6-8
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ABSTRACT
Stereotactic aspiration is a valuable surgical alternative for colloid cysts. From Oct 1994 to Oct 1995, 5 patients had computerized tomography-guided Stereotactic removal of colloid, cysts. Leksell CT compatible stereotactic frame was used with complete removal in 2 and partial removal in 3 cases. Volume of colloid material removed ranged from 3-6 ml. Average time spent in hospital was 7 days. No mortality and minimal morbidity was seen. There is no evidence of recurrence in average follow up of 8 months. Stereotactic removal of colloid cysts is safe and provides a new option for management of colloid cysts
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Assunto principal:
Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Ventrículos Cerebrais
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Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Ayub Med. Coll.-Abbotabad-Pak.
Ano de publicação:
1996
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