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The authors report the long-term results of surgical treatment of 29 intramedullary gliomas. The follow-up review ranged from 2 to 23 years (mean 11.7 years). The usefulness of surgical treatment has been assessed comparing pre- and post-operative findings.
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Alvisi, C., Cerisoli, M. & Giulioni, M. Intramedullary spinal gliomas: Long-term results of surgical treatments. Acta neurochir 70, 169–179 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01406647
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