Tumor removal technology for skull base tumors

Autor: Karl L. Horn, Hal L. Hankinson
Rok vydání: 1996
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Zdroj: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 7:175-180
ISSN: 1043-1810
DOI: 10.1016/s1043-1810(96)80030-3
Popis: The technology of instrumentation for removal of skull base tumors has changed rapidly over the last 30 years. Tumor removal technology now includes rotatory dissectors, cutting bipolar electrocautery, ultrasonic aspirators, and carbon dioxide, visible light, and neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet lasers. The advantages, disadvantages, and application of these instrument to the removal of skull base tumors are discussed.
Databáze: OpenAIRE