Boron neutron capture therapy of brain tumors: literature review

Authors

  • Volodymyr Rozumenko Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, Kiev, Ukraine

Keywords:

Boron neutron capture therapy, brain tumor, boron-containing drugs

Abstract

The paper provides the modern information about the method of boron neutron capture therapy of brain tumors. Current status of the problem, actual questions of development and clinical application of BNCT, future prospect are considered.

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Rozumenko, V. Boron neutron capture therapy of brain tumors: literature review. Ukrainian Neurosurgical Journal, (3), 4–12. Retrieved from https://theunj.org/article/view/56179

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