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Craniocervical chordomas in the Mersey Region

A ten-year experience

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

N. L. Ataya*
Affiliation:
Liverpool
*
Mr. N. L. Ataya F.R.C.S., Senior ENT Registrar, Walton Hospital, Rice Lane, Liverpool, L9 1AE.

Abstract

The clinical presentation and management of craniocervical chordomas in the Mersey Region between 1974 and 1984 are presented, and compared to those in previously published series. A review of the current modalities of treatment is also discussed.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1986

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