10 Jul. 2012

Impact of intraoperative stimulation brain mapping on glioma surgery outcome: a meta-analysis

Purpose: Surgery for infiltrative gliomas aims to balance tumor removal with preservation of functional integrity. The usefulness of intraoperative stimulation mapping (ISM) has not been addressed in randomized trials. This study addresses glioma surgery outcome on the basis of a meta-analysis of observational studies. Methods: A systematic search retrieved 90 reports ...

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