Journal of neurosurgery
-
Journal of neurosurgery · Jan 2005
Low-dose radiosurgery for large vestibular schwannomas: long-term results of functional preservation.
The author conducted a study to assess the long-term results obtained in patients who underwent GKS for large vestibular schwannomas (> cochlear nerve functions were evaluated. ⋯ Gamma knife surgery seems to have a place in the low-dose treatment of selected large vestibular schwannoma in patients with a reasonable chance of retaining facial function and pretreatment hearing level. Patients with severe brainstem compression should first be undergo microsurgery.
-
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the volume-reducing effects of gamma knife surgery (GKS) of meningiomas with and without previous surgical treatment. ⋯ Gamma knife surgery was effective in reducing meningioma volume at short-term follow up. Further studies are needed to examine the development of these findings over a longer period.
-
Journal of neurosurgery · Jan 2005
Case ReportsCyst formation following gamma knife surgery for intracranial meningioma.
The authors conducted a study to evaluate the clinical significance of cyst formation or enlargement after gamma knife surgery (GKS) for intracranial benign meningiomas. ⋯ New cyst formation following GKS for benign intracranial meningioma is relatively rare; however, both preexisting and newly developed cysts tend to enlarge after GKS and often require surgery.
-
Journal of neurosurgery · Jan 2005
Gamma knife surgery for cavernous hemangiomas: an analysis of 125 patients.
The authors sought to determine the value of gamma knife surgery (GKS) in the treatment of cavernous hemangiomas (CHs). ⋯ Gamma knife surgery can effectively reduce the rebleeding rate after the first symptomatic hemorrhage in patients with CH. In addition, GKS may be useful in reducing the severity of seizures in patients with CH.
-
Journal of neurosurgery · Jan 2005
Evaluation of a new concept for the management of skull base chordomas and chondrosarcomas.
Chordomas and chondrosarcomas of the skull base are rare locally invasive tumors associated with high recurrence rates. The aim of this study was to evaluate the concept of microsurgical tumor volume reduction followed by early gamma knife surgery (GKS). ⋯ Results of this treatment strategy are encouraging but the efficacy of this multimodal treatment combining surgery and early GKS requires a longer follow up.