Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Arteriovenous Malformations : Past Hope and Present Reality

  • Yamamoto, Masaaki (Department of Neurosurgery, Katsuta Hospital Mito GammaHouse) ;
  • Barfod, Bierta E. (Department of Neurosurgery, Katsuta Hospital Mito GammaHouse)
  • Published : 2006.01.30

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