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Long-term results of surgically treated brainstem gliomas

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Long-term results of 16 surgically treated brainstem gliomas are reported. The results have been reviewed with reference to the clinical and pathological criteria defined by Hoffman and co-workers (1980) in the attempt to differentiate a distinct group of benign tumours. A good correlation has been obtained.

The usefulness of surgical treatment of brainstem gliomas has been stressed in view of the survival time as well the quality of survival.

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Alvisi, C., Cerisoli, M. & Maccheroni, M.E. Long-term results of surgically treated brainstem gliomas. Acta neurochir 76, 12–17 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01403823

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