Incidence of tumours suitable for radiosurgery in a developing country like Malaysia: Retrospective study done before the decision to start a radiosurgery programme

被引:3
作者
Abdullah, J [1 ]
Ridzuan, MY [1 ]
机构
[1] Sch Med Sci, Dept Surg, Div Neurosurg, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
关键词
tumour; radiosurgery; Malaysia; retrospective;
D O I
10.1159/000099868
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
This is a descriptive epidemiologic study that was done retrospectively for the years 1990-1996, The objective was to determine whether tumours less than 4 cm in diameter are common and thereafter suitable for radiosurgical treatment. The results showed that the incidence of brain tumours less than 4 cm in diameter was 73.3% and about 20% were situated in the eloquent area.
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页码:152 / 155
页数:4
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