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Stereotactic-endoscopic Procedures on Processes of the Cranial Midline

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Processes of the Cranial Midline

Part of the book series: Acta Neurochirurgica Supplementum ((NEUROCHIRURGICA,volume 53))

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The term “midline tumour” is defined partly from the topographic and from the pathogenetic point of view. Problems of modern imagegenerating procedures in establishing the diagnosis of cerebral midline lesions are described. The role of stereotactic diagnostic and therapeutic interventions is emphasized.

Stereotactic brain tumour biopsy, installation of shunts and reservoirs under visual control are performed. Interstitial radiotherapy is carried out for low-grade gliomas.

As an important innovation, stereotactic procedures are combined with endoscopic techniques.

Particular diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of typical midline tumours such as craniopharyngeoma, germinoma, glioma and primary cerebral lymphoma as a local extension are discussed.

A reasonable concept in diagnosis and therapy of cerebral midline lesions is proposed.

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  1. Neurochirurgische Klinik, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, D-3550, Marburg, Federal Republic of Germany

    Dr. D. Hellwig & B. L. Bauer

  2. Department of Radiology, Philipps-University Marburg, Federal Republic of Germany

    E. List-Hellwig

  3. Department of Neuropathology, Philipps-University Marburg, Federal Republic of Germany

    H. D. Mennel

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Hellwig, D., Bauer, B.L., List-Hellwig, E., Mennel, H.D. (1991). Stereotactic-endoscopic Procedures on Processes of the Cranial Midline. In: Koos, W., Richling, B. (eds) Processes of the Cranial Midline. Acta Neurochirurgica Supplementum, vol 53. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-9183-5_5

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