Fluorescence-Guided Surgery in the Surgical Treatment of Gliomas: Past, Present and Future

Fluorescence-Guided Surgery in the Surgical Treatment of Gliomas: Past, Present and Future

Gliomas are central nervous systems tumours which are diffusely infiltrative and difficult to treat. The extent of surgical resection is correlated with improved outcomes, including survival and disease-free progression. Cancerous tissue can be directly visualised intra-operatively under fluorescenc...

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Main Authors: Rosa Sun, Hadleigh Cuthbert, Colin Watts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
5-aminolevulinic acid
glioma
glioblastoma
fluorescence-guided surgery
neurosurgery
survival
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/14/3508

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