Stereotactic radiosurgery for brain and spine metastases

Abstract Metastases to the brain and spine are common and difficult to treat. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a non-invasive treatment option for some individuals, and may obviate the need for open surgery and/or whole brain radiotherapy. Over the past decade there has been an increased number of...

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Published in:Journal of clinical neuroscience 2014-05, Vol.21 (5), p.731-734
Main Authors: Bowden, Patrick J, See, Andrew W, Dally, Michael J, Bittar, Richard G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Brain
Brain Neoplasms - secondary
Brain Neoplasms - surgery
Humans
Metastasis
Neurology
Radiosurgery
Radiosurgery - methods
Radiotherapy
Spinal Neoplasms - secondary
Spinal Neoplasms - surgery
Spine
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Tumour
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Summary:Abstract Metastases to the brain and spine are common and difficult to treat. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a non-invasive treatment option for some individuals, and may obviate the need for open surgery and/or whole brain radiotherapy. Over the past decade there has been an increased number of patients undergoing SRS for the treatment of metastatic disease, and multiple published studies show favourable results in terms of local disease control. We review the available literature pertaining to the application of SRS for the treatment of brain and spine metastases, together with its limitations and outcomes.
ISSN:0967-5868
1532-2653
DOI:10.1016/j.jocn.2013.07.043