Fluorescence-guided resection of metastatic brain tumors using a 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced proto...
Fluorescence-guided resection of metastatic brain tumors using a 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced protoporphyrin IX: pathological study
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Japan: Springer Nature B.V
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We performed a pathological study to identify the locus of production of protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) in human metastatic brain tumors. Patients with metastatic brain tumors (n = 11) received 1 g of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) perorally 2 h before undergoing surgery. The target region was exposed to laser light with a peak wavelength of 405 +/- 1 nm...
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Fluorescence-guided resection of metastatic brain tumors using a 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced protoporphyrin IX: pathological study
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_69075263
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_69075263
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1433-7398
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1861-387X
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10.1007/s10014-007-0223-3
