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. 2003 Sep;145(9):749-54; discussion 754.
doi: 10.1007/s00701-003-0076-4.

Linear accelerator radiosurgery in treatment of central neurocytomas

J M Martín  1 , M Katati, E López, J A Bullejos, G Arregui, H Busquier, A Mínguez, G Olivares, V Hernández, V Arjona
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Linear accelerator radiosurgery in treatment of central neurocytomas

J M Martín et al. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2003 Sep.

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this report was to review our experience with stereotactic radiosurgery in the management of patients with residual neurocytomas after initial surgery.

Methods: Between October 1996 and December 2001, four patients with central neurocytoma were treated by surgery and subsequently underwent linear accelerator (LINAC) radiosurgery.

Results: Two of the patients were cured, one exhibited a significant reduction in tumour size and the fourth remains stable. All four patients are alive and well.

Conclusions: In cases of small residual tumours or recurrences radiosurgery allows open surgery to be avoided and is a safe and potentially effective approach.

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