Stereotactic radiosurgery of intracranial meningiomas

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has been performed for intracranial meningiomas for more than 30 years. Small to moderate-sized meningiomas are generally considered good candidates for SRS because of their neuro-imaging and radiobiological characteristics. Patient selection is critical for successfu...

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Published inNeurosurgery clinics of North America Vol. 24; no. 4; p. 499
Main Authors Pollock, Bruce E, Stafford, Scott L, Link, Michael J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2013
Subjects
Female
Humans
Male
Meningeal Neoplasms - pathology
Meningeal Neoplasms - surgery
Meningioma - pathology
Meningioma - surgery
Radiosurgery - methods
Treatment Outcome
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Complications
Meningioma
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Summary:Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has been performed for intracranial meningiomas for more than 30 years. Small to moderate-sized meningiomas are generally considered good candidates for SRS because of their neuro-imaging and radiobiological characteristics. Patient selection is critical for successful meningioma SRS. Factors related to tumor control and radiation-related complications in patients with WHO grade I or presumed meningiomas include history of prior surgery, tumor volume, and tumor location. Patients with small volume, nonoperated skull-base or tentorial meningiomas typically have the best outcomes after SRS.
ISSN:1558-1349
DOI:10.1016/j.nec.2013.05.006