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Review
. 2009 Oct;25(10):1269-73.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-009-0879-6. Epub 2009 Apr 9.

The role of stereotactic radiotherapy in the management of ependymomas

Mark D Krieger  1 , J Gordon McComb
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Review

The role of stereotactic radiotherapy in the management of ependymomas

Mark D Krieger et al. Childs Nerv Syst. 2009 Oct.

Abstract

Introduction: Intracranial ependymomas in children have high rates of recurrence. Salvage therapy typically includes repeat resection, possibly chemotherapy, and re-irradiation. Stereotactic radiosurgery has been used for re-irradiation. It offers the theoretical advantages of delivering a high dose of radiation to a small target, providing a maximum dose to the tumor while avoiding surrounding critical brain structures and previously irradiated tissue.

Discussion: Few reports in the literature describe this technique, with mixed, but not often successful, outcomes.

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