title: External beam radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery for pituitary adenomas.
abstract: This article discusses contemporary use of external beam radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery for pituitary adenoma patients. Specific techniques are discussed. In addition, indications and outcomes, including complications, are detailed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA. jsheehan@virginia.edu
authors.forename: Jason P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Sheehan
authors.forename: Zhiyuan
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: Mark J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Lobo
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000601:surgery; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome