Technical Note: Using k‐means clustering to determine the number and position of isocenters in MLC‐based multiple target intracranial radiosurgery
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12139
Abstract: Abstract Purpose To present the k‐means clustering algorithm as a tool to address treatment planning considerations characteristic of stereotactic radiosurgery using a single isocenter for multiple targets. Methods For 30 patients treated with stereotactic radiosurgery… read more here.
Keywords: means clustering; position; treatment; target ... See more keywords
Extending the EclipseTM AcurosXB output factor table for small field radiosurgery
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13877
Abstract: Abstract Purpose To investigate the necessity of extending the output factor table (OF Table) of the Varian EclipseTM Treatment Planning System for small field stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiosurgery (SBRT) treatments. Methods A… read more here.
Keywords: output factor; radiosurgery; beam; output ... See more keywords
A novel Monte Carlo (MC) dose model for small MLC fields of the cyberknife® M6TM radiosurgery system using the EGSnrc
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13880
Abstract: Abstract The multi‐leaf collimator (MLC)‐equipped CyberKnife® M6 radiosurgery system (CKM6) (Accuray Inc., Sunnyvale, CA) has been increasingly employed for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to treat relatively small lesions. However, achieving an accurate dose distribution in such… read more here.
Keywords: system; mlc fields; dose model; radiosurgery ... See more keywords
Monte Carlo simulation of conical collimators for stereotactic radiosurgery with a 6 MV flattening-filter-free photon beam.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.14837
Abstract: PURPOSE Conical collimators, or cones, are tertiary collimators that attach to a radiotherapy linac and are suited for the stereotactic radiosurgery treatment of small brain lesions. The small diameter of the most used cones makes… read more here.
Keywords: conical collimators; monte carlo; output factors; radiosurgery ... See more keywords
Extracranial dose and the risk of radiation-induced malignancy after intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery: is it time to establish a therapeutic reference level?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04664-4
Abstract: To measure extracranial doses from Gamma Knife Perfexion (GKP) intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and model the risk of malignancy after SRS for different treatment platforms. Doses were measured for 20 patients undergoing SRS on a… read more here.
Keywords: risk; radiation induced; malignancy; induced malignancy ... See more keywords
Gamma Knife radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia: when?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-019-01099-z
Abstract: Dear Editor, As widely known, classic trigeminal neuralgia (TN) represents one of the most common craniofacial pain syndromes [9, 15]. Medical therapy, as first-line treatment, is effective in controlling pain in a high percentage of… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; mvd; pain relief; gkrs ... See more keywords
Gamma Knife radiosurgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-022-01751-1
Abstract: Cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare vascular lesions that rupture at an approximate annual rate of 2–4% [1]. Annual haemorrhage rates range from < 1%, for unruptured superficially located AVMs, up to 33% in ruptured… read more here.
Keywords: review; cerebral arteriovenous; gkrs; arteriovenous malformations ... See more keywords
Radio-sensitising effect of T-DM1 should not be discarded for the efficacy of radiosurgery in the management of brain metastases in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-017-2405-0
Abstract: 1. Geraud A, Xu HP, Beuzeboc P, Kirova YM (2016) Preliminary experience of the concurrent use of radiosurgery and T-DM1 for brain metastases in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. J Neurooncol 131:1–4 2. Adams SR, Yang… read more here.
Keywords: brain metastases; her2 positive; breast cancer; metastatic breast ... See more keywords
Stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases from malignant melanoma and the impact of hemorrhagic metastases
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-018-2933-2
Abstract: IntroductionStereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a common treatment modality among patients with brain metastases, particularly from malignant melanoma. Our objective was to investigate the difference in local control, toxicity, and survival among patients with hemorrhagic and… read more here.
Keywords: brain metastases; metastases malignant; malignant melanoma; radiosurgery ... See more keywords
Assessment of unintended shifts during frame-based stereotactic radiosurgery using cone beam computed tomography image guidance
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-020-03463-2
Abstract: Purpose To investigate the frequency, magnitude and possible causes of frame-shifts that may occur between treatment planning and treatment delivery when performing Gamma Knife radiosurgery with rigid frame-based immobilization. Methods Differences between computed tomography (CT)… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; image; frame based; frame ... See more keywords
A volume matched comparison of survival after radiosurgery in non-small cell lung cancer patients with one versus more than twenty brain metastases
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-022-03981-1
Abstract: Treatment of patients with a large number of brain metastases using radiosurgery remains controversial. In this study we sought to conduct a volume matched comparison to evaluate the clinical outcome of patients with > 20 brain metastases… read more here.
Keywords: tumor; brain metastases; radiosurgery; volume matched ... See more keywords