Stereotactic proton radiosurgery

The technique of stereotactic proton radiosurgery is discussed in depth in this article. The physics of the proton beam in radiosurgery is explained, and the different factors of beam delivery are examined. These key factors (correspondence to shape, accuracy of delineation of volume, correspondence...

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Published inNeurosurgery clinics of North America Vol. 10; no. 2; p. 243
Main Authors Harsh, G, Loeffler, J S, Thornton, A, Smith, A, Bussiere, M, Chapman, P H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1999
Subjects
Biophysical Phenomena
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Brain Diseases - surgery
Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
Humans
Particle Accelerators - instrumentation
Patient Care Planning
Protons - therapeutic use
Radiation Dosage
Radiosurgery - instrumentation
Radiosurgery - methods
Radiosurgery - utilization
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The technique of stereotactic proton radiosurgery is discussed in depth in this article. The physics of the proton beam in radiosurgery is explained, and the different factors of beam delivery are examined. These key factors (correspondence to shape, accuracy of delineation of volume, correspondence to volume, and accuracy of delivery vary) with each of the radiosurgical techniques, from Gamma Knife surgery to linear accelerator therapy. Clinical series in the use of proton radiosurgery are also presented, with an emphasis on efficacy and uses.
ISSN:1042-3680
DOI:10.1016/S1042-3680(18)30191-8