Neurological research
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Neurological research · Jul 2008
Clinical TrialGamma knife radiosurgery for residual skull base chordomas.
The location of chordomas within the base of the skull and cervical junction prevents complete resection from being achieved. Previous series have shown that stereotactic radiosurgery can be used as a treatment for residual chordomas with good overall results. In the present study, we reviewed our experience in using gamma knife surgery (GKS) to treat patients with residual skull base chordomas. ⋯ Gamma knife radiosurgery can be effectively used for residual chordomas beside surgical resection with efficacious tumor control rates.