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Stereotactic radiosurgery in the management of petroclival meningiomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment outcomes of primary and adjuvant radiosurgery.

Othman Bin AlamerPaolo PalmiscianoArka N MallelaMohamed A LabibPaul A GardnerWilliam T CouldwellL Dade LunsfordHussam Abou-Al-Shaar
Published in: Journal of neuro-oncology (2022)
SRS of petroclival meningiomas was associated with excellent long-term PFS and local tumor control rates. Primary SRS was highly effective for patients with smaller volume lesions without clinically symptomatic mass effect. In patients who warrant initial resection, adjuvant radiosurgery remains an important modality to prevent regrowth while maintaining postresection function.
Keyphrases
  • brain metastases
  • early stage