Publication: Surgical approach to thalamic tumors
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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thalamic tumors, transcortical transventricular approach interhemispheric transcallosal approach, interhemispheric parasplenial approach, infratentorial supracerebellar approach, pterional transsylvian-transinsular approach, PILOCYTIC ASTROCYTOMAS, HYPOTHALAMIC TUMORS, BASAL GANGLIA, CHILDREN, RESECTION, GLIOMAS, CHILDHOOD, THERAPY, ANATOMY, REGION