Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8223889 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In the interval between surgical resection and delivery of SRS, surgical cavities are dynamic in size; however, most cavities do not collapse, and nearly one-third are larger at the time of SRS. These observations support obtaining imaging for radiosurgery planning as close to SRS delivery as possible and suggest that delaying SRS after surgery does not offer the benefit of cavity collapse in most patients. A prospective, multi-institutional trial will provide more guidance to the optimal timing of cavity SRS.
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Authors
Lesley A. MD, PhD, Nathan E. MD, Marc MSc, DABR, Kadir MD, Clifford J. MD, PhD, David J. ScD, Eugen B. MD, David W. MD, Alan C. MD, PhD,