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Ultrasound-guided neuronavigation of deep-seated cavernous haemangiomas: clinical results and navigation techniques

M. Woydt Neurosurgical Department, University of Wuerzburg, Germany
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A. Krone Neurosurgical Department, University of Wuerzburg, Germany
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N. Soerensen Neurosurgical Department, University of Wuerzburg, Germany
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K. Roosen Neurosurgical Department, University of Wuerzburg, Germany
Pages 485-495 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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