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LINAC-based radiosurgery for functional and psychiatric disorders: Problems and their solutions by Valery V. Kostjuchenko; Andrey V. Golanov is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is practically non-invasive treatment option, and its application for ablative procedures in functional and psychiatric brain disorders seems rather promising. In such cases, gamma knife surgery (GKS) is considered a standard option due to its proved accuracy in targeting and dosimetry. However, modern linear accelerators (LINAC), which are the most commonly used radiosurgical device, provide comparable treatment preciseness. Although at present experience with LINAC-based SRS of functional brain disorders is rather limited, from the technological viewpoint it definitely seems possible and theoretically may be of the similar efficacy as established with GKS for the same indications. However, widespread introduction of such practice requires resolution of several important methodological issues, particularly related to establishment of specific treatment standards, development of dedicated training for involved medical professionals, and creation of the data accumulation and outcome analysis systems.

Author

Valery V. Kostjuchenko; Andrey V. Golanov

Publisher

Elsevier

Published

2022

Language

EN

ISBN

9780128237717

Subjects

Science, Psychology, Social_sciences