title: Interstitial stereotactic irradiation of astrocytomas.
abstract: History, rationale, methods, and problems of irradiation of astrocytomas by stereotactic implantation technique are briefly outlined. The literature indicates that this method appears to be suitable to help increase survival and improve quality of life for high-grade glioma patients.
authors.forename: U L
authors.initials: UL
authors.lastname: Karlsson
mesh_terms: D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D001918:Brachytherapy; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques