Stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases: analysis of outcome and risk of brain radionecrosis

Stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases: analysis of outcome and risk of brain radionecrosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Purpose</p> <p>to investigate the factors affecting survival and toxicity in patients treated with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), with special attention to volumes of brain receiving a specific dose (V10 - V16 Gy) as predictors for brain radionecros...

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Main Authors: Trasimeni Guido, Osti Mattia, Lanzetta Gaetano, Clarke Enrico, Minniti Giuseppe, Bozzao Alessandro, Romano Andrea, Enrici Riccardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
brain metastases
stereotactic radiosurgery
survival
radiation-induced complications
brain necrosis
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/6/1/48

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