Fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy improves cranial neuropathies in patients with skull base meningiomas: a retrospective cohort study

Fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy improves cranial neuropathies in patients with skull base meningiomas: a retrospective cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Skull base meningiomas commonly present with cranial neuropathies. Fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (FSRT) has been used to treat these tumors with excellent local control, but rates of improvement in cranial neuropathies...

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Main Authors: Shen Xinglei, Andrews David W, Sergott Robert C, Evans James J, Curran Walter J, Machtay Mitchell, Fragoso Ruben, Eldredge Harriet, Champ Colin E, Witek Matthew, Mishra Mark V, Dicker Adam P, Werner-Wasik Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy
Meningioma
Symptom
Outcome
Skull base
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/7/1/225

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