LINAC based radiosurgery and radiotherapy for neurosurgical diseases: what have we learnt so far.

作者信息

Zamzuri I, Badrisyah I, Rahman G I, Pal H K, Muzaimi M, Jafri A M, War M, Shafie A M, Ruzman N I Nik, Biswal B M, Ahmad Z

机构信息

Department of Neurosciences, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.

出版信息

Med J Malaysia. 2011 Oct;66(4):346-9.

BACKGROUND

Stereotactic radiosurgery uses a single fraction high dose radiation while stereotactic radiotherapy uses multifractionated lower dose focused radiation.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Radiosurgery used rigid CRW head frame while stereotactic radiotherapy utilized GTC or HNL relocatable frames. Stereotactic planning and radiation involved Radionics X-plan and LINAC system.

RESULTS

Since December 2001, we have treated 83 lesions from 77 patients using either radiosurgery or fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy. Eighty six percent (86%) of our treated lesions showed favourable outcomes with median follow-up of 32 months (0-7 years).

CONCLUSIONS

Our lessons from LINAC precision radiation therapy uphold its value as a promising and effective tool in treating a range of nervous system pathologies.