Medulloblastoma therapy using electron beams.
The use of megavoltage photons for the spinal component of cerebrospinal axis irradiation is responsible for most of the long-term sequelae in children with medulloblastomas who undergo this procedure. The technique and advantages of using electrons for this component of the procedure are described.
D000293:Adolescent; D002528:Cerebellar Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004583:Electrons; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008527:Medulloblastoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*