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Stereotactic Surgery: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Role in the Management of Brain ...
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CONCLUSION
Results of our study showed that stereotactic surgery
is a safe and accurate technique which is introduced
and applied safely in Kuwait for the management of
different brain disorders.
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