Journal of neurosurgery

The most recent articles from: April 2014

  • Journal of neurosurgery · Apr 2014

    Review Meta Analysis

    Stereotactic radiosurgery of brainstem cavernous malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Over the last two decades, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has arisen as a promising approach in the management of brainstem cavernous malformations (CMs). In the present study, the authors report a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available published data regarding the radiosurgical management of brainstem CMs. ⋯ The present meta-analysis for the radiosurgical management of brainstem CMs shows that SRS can decrease the rate of repeat hemorrhage and has a low rate of adverse effects compared with surgery. The authors suggest that SRS may be considered as an alternative treatment for brainstem CMs that are inoperable or have a high operative risk.

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