5-Aminolevulinic acid fluorescence guided resection of malignant glioma: Hong Kong experience
Summary: Background: 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA) induced fluorescence is useful in guiding glioma resection. The extent of 5-ALA accumulation is beyond gadolinium contrast enhancement.1,2 Supratotal resection may be achieved, potentially granting patients with better survival.We present our exper...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-09-01
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Series: | Asian Journal of Surgery |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958417302476 |