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Usefulness of sagittal computed tomography in neurosurgery
Abstract:
Sagittal section tomographic images can be obtained either directly or by an electronic reconstructing procedure. These two techniques are extremely useful for neurosurgeons because it is possible to obtain a better clinical and pathological evaluation of the lesion. This procedure is almost recommended in case of pituitary adenoma, cerebello-pontine angle neoplasms, orbital lesions and brain-stem lesions. The authors show the results of the experience of the University of Pavia and discuss the true indications to this neuroradiological technique.
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