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    A refined stereotaxic injection technique significantly improves intracerebral tumor growth in rats. This method enhances tumor yield and reduces metastasis, making it ideal for therapeutic studies.

    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Oncology
    • Surgical Techniques

    Background:

    • Freehand intracerebral tumor implantation in rats has limitations.
    • Poor tumor growth and extracranial spread hinder experimental reliability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a reliable method for intracerebral tumor implantation in rats.
    • To optimize tumor placement and growth for therapeutic studies.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a stereotaxic method for precise tumor cell injection.
    • Optimized injection site (caudate nucleus), cell suspension (1% agar), and volume (10 μl).
    • Refined injection technique and operative field flushing.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved 99%-100% intracerebral growth yield.

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  • Significantly reduced extracranial spread and distant metastasis (0%-5%).
  • Demonstrated consistent and reproducible tumor implantation.

    • Conclusions:

    • The optimized stereotaxic method provides a reliable model for intracerebral tumors in rats.
    • This improved model is suitable for radiation and chemotherapeutic trials.
    • The technique enhances experimental validity in preclinical cancer research.