Stereotactic radiosurgery for meningiomas.
The indications for and results after meningioma radiosurgery results are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on longer-term results, the evolution of technique, complications, and recommendations regarding the role of radiosurgery together with other management strategies.
Kondziolka
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Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.
Niranjan
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Lunsford
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Flickinger
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D008579:Meningioma / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards; D012308:Risk Management; D016896:Treatment Outcome