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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1993-5-25
pubmed:abstractText
This article describes the development and contemporary clinical applications for a computer interactive volumetric stereotactic system in CT and/or MRI-based resection of superficial and deep seated intracranial lesions. The carbon dioxide laser was found to be particularly useful in the resection of deep seated lesions by this volumetric stereotactic method for three reasons: 1) the CO2 laser is a convenient tool for removing tissue from the depths of a deep cavity, 2) it is relatively hemostatic, and 3) the precision provided by the CO2 laser renders it safer than other methods for dissecting tumors from important brain tissue, e.g. the internal capsule. The specific clinical methods of the technique: data acquisition, computer based surgical planning, and interactive stereotactic open surgery are discussed. The clinical experience in 500 consecutive cases in the resection of various lesions from specific anatomical areas is presented. Total overall morbidity was 7% and mortality 1%. We have found the technique of most benefit in the resection of histologically circumscribed intra-axial lesions.
pubmed:language
fre
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0028-3770
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
38
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
208-16
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1992
pubmed:articleTitle
[Carbon dioxide laser and stereotaxic craniotomy].
pubmed:affiliation
Service de Neurochirurgie, Clinique Mayo, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract, Review