Stereotactic radiosurgery for meningiomas

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

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