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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Main Authors: Danny Tat Ming Chan, Hsieh Yi-Pin Sonia, Wai Sang Poon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-09-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958417302476