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Interstitial laser thermotherapy: developments in the treatment of small deep-seated brain tumors
T Menovsky1, J F Beek, F X Roux
1Laser Center, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Surgical Neurology
|December 1, 1996
Abstract:
New technical advances have made feasible the utilization of laser to destroy deep-seated brain tumors under real-time monitoring. Experience with interstitial laser thermotherapy (ILTT) in animal and clinical studies has been obtained. These studies are summarized and the future potential of ILTT in neurosurgery is discussed.