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Surgical approach to thalamic tumors
1Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Marmara University Medical Center, Istanbul, Turkey. mozek@turk.net
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.