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  • Title: Surgical approach to thalamic tumors.
    Author: Ozek MM, Türe U.
    Journal: Childs Nerv Syst; 2002 Aug; 18(8):450-6. PubMed ID: 12192505.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Thalamic tumors comprise 1-5% of all brain tumors. Recent improvements in therapeutic approaches and surgical techniques have allowed a more accurate approach to these lesions and a reduction in morbidity and mortality. DISCUSSION: In this article, the various surgical approaches for the resection of thalamic tumors are described. Each of these approaches has its own indications and risk of complications.
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