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. 1987 Jan;66(1):1-22.
doi: 10.3171/jns.1987.66.1.0001.

Radiation therapy for neoplasms of the brain

Radiation therapy for neoplasms of the brain

S A Leibel et al. J Neurosurg. 1987 Jan.

Abstract

The effectiveness and complications of radiation therapy for brain neoplasms are reviewed. While the available data suggest a favorable influence and outcome, randomized studies are needed to further optimize radiation therapy techniques and to integrate new therapeutic modalities.

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