Journal of neurosurgical anesthesiology
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Jan 2016
Biography Historical ArticleIn Memoriam Prof. Dr Med. Thomas Pasch, FRCA.
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Oct 2015
Observational StudySafety Profile of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid as a Surgical Adjunct in Clinical Practice: A Review of 207 Cases From 2008 to 2013.
5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) is used for brain tumor identification during surgery through fluorescence. Its use is linked to side effects such as photodermatosis, anemia, or plaquetopenia. Many institutions take very strict precautions to prevent them. Our hospital's protocol mandates avoidance of direct sunlight during the first 24 hours only. ⋯ Significant side effects appear to be uncommon. Blood count changes are likely multifactorial; surgical time may account for it partially, whereas 5-ALA role is not clear and may not be significant.