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Extending the Indications of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid for Fluorescence-Guided Surgery for Different Central Nervous System Tumors: A Series of 255 Cases in Latin America

Arq. bras. neurocir; 41 (1), 2022
Introduction Fluorescence guidance with 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) is a safe and reliable tool in total gross resection of intracranial tumors, especially malignant gliomas and cases of metastasis. In the present retrospective study, we have analyzed 5-ALA-induced fluorescence findings in different ce...

A Simple Method to Avoid Brain Shift during Neuronavigation: Technical Note

Arq. bras. neurocir; 40 (1), 2021
Introduction The precise identification of anatomical structures and lesions in the brain is the main objective of neuronavigation systems. Brain shift, displacement of the brain after opening the cisterns and draining cerebrospinal fluid, is one of the limitations of such systems. Objective To describe ...

Utility of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Neurosurgery

Arq. bras. neurocir; 40 (2), 2021
Objective The purpose of the present study is to demonstrate the usefulness of intraoperative ultrasound guidance as a technique for the assessment, in real time, of tumor resection and as a navigation aid during intra-axial brain lesion removal on patients admitted in the Neurosurgical Department at the...

Pure Endoscopic Excision of Parenchymal Brain Tumors: Feasibilty, Risks, Advantages and Realities - A Beginners Perspective

Arq. bras. neurocir; 39 (3), 2020
Background Neuroendoscopy is gaining popularity and is reaching new realms. Young neurosurgeons are exploring the various possibilities associated with the use of neuroendoscopy. Neuroendoscopy in excision of parenchymal brain tumors is less explored, and young neurosurgeons should be aware of the realit...

Neuronavegación en exéresis de linfangioma orbitario

El linfangioma es un tumor benigno raro y predominante en la infancia, debido a su crecimiento puede comprometer al órgano donde se desarrolla, se han propuesto varias opciones de trata-miento, sin embargo, la cirugía continúa siendo la primera opción. La neuronavegación permite realizar exéresis c...

The Role of the IntraoperativeAuxiliaryMethods in the Resection of Motor Area Lesions

Arq. bras. neurocir; 34 (4), 2015
Objective In recent years, technologies have advanced considerably in improving surgical outcome following treatment of lesions in eloquent brain areas. The aimof this study is to explore which method is best in the resection of motor area lesions. Methods Prospective, non-randomized study Evaluate on 74...