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History of the pineal region tumor.

Authors :
Mottolese C
Szathmari A
Source :
Neuro-Chirurgie [Neurochirurgie] 2015 Apr-Jun; Vol. 61 (2-3), pp. 61-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Jul 09.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The pineal gland has interested humans from millenniums. In this paper we review back in the history and the evolution of the pineal gland surgery. Originally, this surgery used to carry a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Nowadays the development of the anesthetic, radiological, surgical and intensive care techniques have been responsible of an improvement of the surgical results and better quality of life. It is always interesting to know from where we come.<br /> (Copyright © 2014. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1773-0619
Volume :
61
Issue :
2-3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Neuro-Chirurgie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25016433
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuchi.2013.03.005