Gamma knife radiosurgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations.
Since its introduction, gamma knife radiosurgery has become an important treatment modality for cerebral arteriovenous malformations. This paper is a brief overview of the technique used, of the clinical results achieved and of the experience gained in Sheffield.
Kemeny
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National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK. a.kemeny@shef.ac.uk
Radatz
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Rowe
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Walton
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Hampshire
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D038361:Neuronavigation; D010348:Patient Care Team; D018579:Patient Selection; D016634:Radiosurgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome