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Preoperative Tumor Embolization

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The resection of vascular intra- and extracranial tumors is among the greatest challenges faced by neurological and ENT surgeons. Adjunctive techniques such as stereotactic imaging and neuronavigation have greatly enhanced the safety and efficacy of these procedures. Neurointervention also has a role to play in these complex conditions. Preoperative tumor embolization may reduce blood loss and the need of complex skull base approaches to occlude large vascular pedicles.

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Lekka, E., Dannenbaum, M., Chen, P.R. (2022). Preoperative Tumor Embolization. In: Edgell, R.C., M. Christopher, K. (eds) Neurointervention in the Medical Specialties. Current Clinical Neurology. Humana, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87428-5_14

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