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Results of cortical resection for intractable epilepsy using intra-operative corticography without chronic intracranial recording

K. G. Davies, R. D. Weeks Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
Pages 7-12 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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