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Stereotactic radiotherapy: An educational narrative review.

Authors :
Khan, Agha Muhammad Hammad
Hashmi, Syed Furqan Ahmad
Li, Benjamin
Shaukat, Fatima
Ahmed, Yumna
Alfishawy, Mahmoud
Al‐Amri, Iqbal
Bashir, Rashid
Altaf, Furhan
Yilmaz, Sercan
Khalid, Jamsari
Mandhari, Zahid Al
Pervez, Nadeem
Rassou, Salim Chaib
Mula‐Hussain, Layth
Source :
Precision Radiation Oncology; Mar2024, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p47-58, 12p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Stereotactic radiotherapy is a term collectively used to describe the radiation treatment techniques that allow for the delivery of highly precise ionizing radiation. It is usually a high dose per session in single or few fractions. This treatment approach has been in medical use for over six decades and has primarily evolved in the last two decades. Many patients benefit from this unique non‐conventional radiotherapy approach. Its indications include various malignant, benign and functional problems in cranial and body sites. This technique is not widespread in developing countries compared to developed countries. This work is an educational narrative review for learners in radiation oncology. We aim to share the knowledge of this practice to improve precision radiation oncology globally. This review summarizes the basics of stereotactic radiotherapy, the technical prerequisites, the clinical considerations, the practical recommendations and the learning points from each site‐specific region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23987324
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Precision Radiation Oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176295225
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/pro6.1222