CYBERKNIFE STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY: BRAIN. VOLUME 1

CYBERKNIFE STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY: BRAIN. VOLUME 1

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Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgment

Chapter 1: Introduction to CyberKnife®Technology

Abstract

Introduction

CyberKnife® Technology

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2: Hemangiopericytoma

Abstract

Introduction

Treatment

Cyberknife Treatment

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3: Hemangioblastoma

Abstract

Introduction

Hemangioblastoma and Radiotherapy

Hemangioblastoma and Stereotactic Radiosurgery/ Radiotherapy

Cyberknife Radiosurgery for Hemangioblastoma

Radiation Toxicity

Advantages to Alternative Treatment

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4: Malignant Skull Base Tumors

Abstract

Introduction

Radiosurgery Treatment

CyberKnife Treatment

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5: Glomus Tumors

Abstract

Introduction

Historical Review

Cyberknife Radiosurgery

Conclusion

References

Chapter 6: Chondrosarcoma

Abstract

Introduction

Cyberknife Treatment

Advantages to Alternative Treatment

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Chapter 7: Skull Base Chordoma

Abstract

Introduction

Radiation Treatment

Cyberknife Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8: Glioblastoma Multiforme

Abstract

Introduction

The Role of CyberKnife SRS and fSRT for Patients with Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme

The Role of CyberKnife SRS and fSRT for Patients with Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme

Potential Advantages of CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9: Metastatic Disease

Abstract

Introduction

Pathophysiology of Brain Metastasis

Treatment

Cyberknife Radiosurgery Treatment

Complications of Cyberknife Radiosurgery

Discussion

References

Chapter 10: Craniopharyngioma

Abstract

Introduction

Surgery

External Radiation Therapy

Intracavitary Radiation

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Chapter 11: Sellar Lesions

Abstract

Introduction

Anatomy of the Sella Turcica

External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT)

Gamma Knife SRS

Cyberknife

Our Experience

Nuances of CyberKnife Treatment Planning

Conclusion

References

Chapter 12: Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Abstract

Introduction

Radiotherapy Treatment

Conclusion

References

Chapter 13: Meningioma

Abstract

Background

CyberKnife Treatment

Conclusion

References

Chapter 14: Nonvestibular Schwannoma

Abstract

Background

Trigeminal Schwannomas

Facial Schwannomas

Jugular Foramen Schwannomas

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Chapter 15: Acoustic Neuroma

Abstract

Introduction

Surgery

Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Chapter 16: Pediatric Brain Tumors

Abstract

Introduction

Cyberknife Radiosurgery

Conclusion

References

Chapter 17: Arteriovenous Malformations

Abstract

Introduction

Etiology

Epidemiology and Clinical Findings

Imaging

Pathophysiology of AVMs

Treatment

Embolization

Microsurgery

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Conclusion

References

Chapter 18: Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas

Abstract

Introduction

Clinical Features

Treatment of DAVFs

Conclusion

References

Chapter 19: Trigeminal Neuralgia

Abstract

Introduction

Medical and Surgical Treatments for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Cyberknife Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Conclusion

References

Chapter 20: Psychosurgery and Neuromodulation

Abstract

Introduction

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Chronic Pain

Depression

Methodological Considerations: A Role for Radiosurgical Neuromodulation?

Conclusion

References

Chapter 21: Epilepsy

Abstract

Introduction

SRS for Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

SRS for Neocortical Epilepsy

SRS for Hypothalamic Hamartomas

Radiosurgical Callosotomy

Synchrotron Generated Cortical and Hippocampal Transections

Conclusion

References

Editors’ Contact Information

Index