[Radiosurgery. A different kind of neurosurgery].
A Leksell Gamma Knife has been used at Haukeland Hospital, Bergen, since October 1988. This is a powerful instrument in the treatment of some intracranial lesions. The article briefly describes the principles of treatment and the uses and limitations of the Gamma Knife.
Ganz
J C
JC
Nevrokirurgisk avdeling, Haukeland sykehus, Bergen.
Mathisen
J R
JR
Backlund
E O
EO
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*
Strålekirurgi. Et annerledes prinsipp i neurokirurgi.