Treatment and diagnostics glioma in Obihiro, Japan

Glioma – is a CNS tumor that forms from auxiliary cells of the nerve tissue – neuroglia. The neoplasm can be benign and malignant, in the first case it tends to become malignant. Gliomas account for 60% of all brain tumors. Glioma treatment in Obihiro – is the effective help of the best neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists and oncologists who will help stop the disease progression and protect against complications of the tumor process.

Before developing a therapeutic plan, a detailed differential diagnosis is carried out. It is necessary to determine the localization, stage and character of the tumor. Studies may include three-dimensional CT or MRI on powerful wide-field tomographs, digital electroneurography, lumbar puncture, contrast angiography, ultrasound of the brain, trephine biopsy and other manipulations. Also, patients are offered comprehensive diagnostic check-up programs.

When treating gliomas in Obihiro, the following methods are used:

• surgical intervention under the control of neuronavigation and robotic systems,
• stereotactic non-invasive surgery (treatment with gamma, cyber and nano knives, the Novalis apparatus, proton radiation),
• transcranial magnetic neurostimulation (nTMS),
• classic radiotherapy,
• chemotherapy.

This – is only part of the tactics used by local doctors. They can be combined with each other and supplemented by other types of treatment.

At the end of therapy, rehabilitation work is carried out with the patient. It is aimed at consolidating the result and preventing relapses, and also includes correctional measures. In addition to highly specialized doctors, rehabilitologists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, exercise therapy instructors, psychotherapists and other specialists work with the patient.