[Computer-controlled high-precision radiation].

[Computer-controlled high-precision radiation]. HNO. 2016 Jul 8; Authors: Rueß D, Kocher M, Treuer H, Ruge MI Abstract The irradiation of tumors in the brain is challenging due to the proximity of radiation sensitive critical structures and the tumors to be treated. In addition, irradiation above a certain level can cause irreversible damage to nerve tissue. The irradiation of benign and malignant brain tumors requires precise techniques to preserve critical structures while simultaneously administering a high radiation dose for maximum effectiveness. Therefore, stereotaxy, as a subspecialty of neurosurgery, has developed various irradiation techniques, e. g., intracerebral application of interstitial brachytherapy (SBT; stereotactic brachytherapy) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Due to the development of computer-controlled radiation techniques (e. g., Cyberknife) over the last 20 years, SRS has gained increasing importance. PMID: 27393294 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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