Stereotactic radiosurgery for meningiomas

D Kondziolka; A Niranjan; L D Lunsford; J C Flickinger

Stereotactic radiosurgery for meningiomas

Neurosurg Clin N Am. 1999 Apr;10(2):317-25.

Authors

D Kondziolka¹, A Niranjan, L D Lunsford, J C Flickinger

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.

PMID: 10099096

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Brain Injuries / etiology
Brain Injuries / prevention & control
Child
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Meningeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
Meningeal Neoplasms / surgery*
Meningioma / radiotherapy
Meningioma / surgery*
Middle Aged
Patient Selection
Radiation Injuries / etiology
Radiation Injuries / prevention & control
Radiosurgery / methods*
Radiosurgery / standards
Radiotherapy / adverse effects
Radiotherapy / standards
Risk Management
Treatment Outcome