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Seminars in Neurosurgery 2003; 14(3): 267-278
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-828931
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Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Meningiomas of the Convexity and Cavernous Sinus

Christopher Duma1 , W. Michael Shea1 , Jay Tassin1 , Douglas Kondziolka2 , L. Dade Lunsford2
  • 1Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, California
  • 2Department of Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology, Presbyterian Hospital, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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02 June 2004 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Gamma knife radiosurgery, available since 1968, has been used increasingly in the past 15 years to treat intracranial meningiomas. The evolution of imaging techniques and dosing regimens is described. The modern experience with the use of gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of intracranial meningiomas is summarized. Morbidity and mortality of gamma knife-treated patients are discussed and compared with tumor control rates and morbidity figures for other treatments for intracranial meningiomas.

KEYWORDS

Gamma knife - radiosurgery - meningiomas - cavernous sinus

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