Abstract
Embolization of very vascular intracranial meningiomas prior to operation will reduce the loss of blood during the operation. The indications and the technique of preoperative embolization are discussed and 20 cases are presented.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Carotid Arteries / diagnostic imaging
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Child
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Embolization, Therapeutic*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Meningeal Neoplasms / surgery
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Meningeal Neoplasms / therapy*
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Meningioma / surgery
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Meningioma / therapy*
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Middle Aged
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Preoperative Care / methods
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Radiography