Balloon Occlusion Test (BOT) or Internal Carotid Artery (ICA) occlusion in skull base tumors: carotid artery management

In this key lecture, Professor Bernard George presents his experience and strategy for the management of internal carotid artery (ICA) infiltration in different types of skull base tumors. He also focuses on the use and importance of the preoperative balloon occlusion test (BOT).

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In this key lecture, Professor Bernard George presents his experience and strategy for the management of internal carotid artery (ICA) infiltration in different types of skull base tumors. He also focuses on the use and importance of the preoperative balloon occlusion test (BOT).
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28'08''
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2010-09
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WeBSurg.com, Sept 2010;10(09).
URL: http://www.websurg.com/doi-lt03engeorge002.htm