The Role of Laser-Induced Thermal Therapy in the Management of Malignant Gliomas
Fomchenko E, Chiang V. The Role of Laser-Induced Thermal Therapy in the Management of Malignant Gliomas. 2016, 103-119. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-49864-5_7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLaser interstitial thermal therapyHigh-grade gliomasSurgical resectionUse of LITTCommon primary CNS malignancyRecurrent high-grade gliomaOverall treatment algorithmPrimary CNS malignanciesRole of LITTPoor surgical candidatesStandard surgical approachDe novo diagnosisDeep gray nucleiInterstitial thermal therapyLaser thermal ablationAggressive treatmentCNS malignanciesSurgical candidatesImproved survivalInitial diagnosisSignificant morbidityTreatment algorithmMulticenter studySurgical approachBasal ganglia