Interstitial thermal therapy for brain tumors with Nd:YAG laser under real-time MRI control

Peter Wolf Ascher M.D.

doi:10.1117/12.17466

1 June 1990 Interstitial thermal therapy for brain tumors with Nd:YAG laser under real-time MRI control

Peter Wolf Ascher M.D.

Proceedings Volume 1200, Laser Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems II; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.17466
Event: OE/LASE '90, 1990, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Tumors of the brain cannot only, by malignancy, kill patient, but also by their location. These "inoperable brain tumors" have been treated so far by interstitial brachy therapy. For us, this has been a situation for challenge throughout the years.

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Peter Wolf Ascher M.D. "Interstitial thermal therapy for brain tumors with Nd:YAG laser under real-time MRI control", Proc. SPIE 1200, Laser Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems II, (1 June 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.17466

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