The Analyst · 2017 · 37 citations · 18 references
MedicineNeurosurgeryOncologyAnalytical ChemistryMass Spectrometric AnalysisNeuro-oncologyBrain TumorsMass Spectrometric ImagingMass SpectrometryNeuro-oncologic PathologyNeuro-oncologic SurgeryPostoperative Neurologic AssessmentBrain Tumor DiagnosisBrain Tumor PathologyCancer DiagnosticsDesorption Electrospray Ionization ImagingDiagnostic StrategyDiagnostic Strategy DevelopmentElectrospray IonizationPreoperative Tumor Characterization
Analysis of neurological smears by desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (DESI-MS) is an emerging diagnostic strategy for intraoperative consultation in brain tumor resection. DESI-MS allows rapid sampling while providing accurate diagnostic information. We assess the chemical homogeneity of neurological smears using DESI-MS imaging and the quality of rapid DESI-MS diagnosis.
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