Zhurnal voprosy neĭrokhirurgii imeni N. N. Burdenko
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Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko · Jan 2010
[Application of "Gamma-knife" radiosurgery in treatment of intracranial metastases of extracranial malignant tumors].
Treatment of intracerebral metastases is one of the key problems in neurooncology. Modern methods of combined treatment do not significantly affect terms of survival. Quality of life during the whole period of treatment depends on selected tactics. ⋯ GKSRS is minimally invasive, safe and effective method for treatment of intracerebral metastases of all main histological types of extracranial tumors. Local tumor control is observed in 88% of patients. Life expectancy prognosis depends on activity of extracranial process, initial condition of patient by the moment of treatment and initial spread of metastatic brain involvement.