5-aminolevulinic acid

  • August 15, 2020  

    Intraoperative MRI Versus 5-ALA in High-Grade Glioma Resection: A Network Meta-Analysis Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Research paper from the Journal of Neurosurgery curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

    The extent of tumor resection—how much of the tumor is able to be removed—at the initial surgery is probably the most important factor in prognosis of glioblastoma. This academic research paper explores methods that help surgeons maximize tumor removal.

    Go to full paper published in the Journal of Neurosurgery.

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  • April 21, 2020  

    5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound: The Combination of the Two Techniques to Optimize the Extent of Resection in Glioblastoma Surgery Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Research paper from Neurosurgery curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

    The best chance a patient has for survival with glioblastoma is the extent to which the tumor is initially removed surgically. The tools discussed in this study can help the surgeon maximize extirpation.

    Go to full paper published in Neurosurgery.

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