Low-Energy X-Ray Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (Lex-IORT) for Resected Brain Metastases: A Single-Institution Experience

Low-Energy X-Ray Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (Lex-IORT) for Resected Brain Metastases: A Single-Institution Experience

Background: Resection followed by local radiation therapy (RT) is the standard of care for symptomatic brain metastases. However, the optimal technique, fractionation scheme and dose are still being debated. Lately, low-energy X-ray intraoperative RT (lex-IORT) has been of increasing interest. Metho...

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Main Authors: Christian D. Diehl, Steffi U. Pigorsch, Jens Gempt, Sandro M. Krieg, Silvia Reitz, Maria Waltenberger, Melanie Barz, Hanno S. Meyer, Arthur Wagner, Jan Wilkens, Benedikt Wiestler, Claus Zimmer, Bernhard Meyer, Stephanie E. Combs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
brain metastases
neurosurgical resection
intraoperative radiation therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/1/14

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