Complications of the gamma knife

Richard J. Wiet; Alan G. Micco; George P. Bauer

doi:10.1001/archotol.1996.01890160054010

Complications of the gamma knife

Richard J. Wiet^*, Alan G. Micco, George P. Bauer

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Otolaryngology

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Abstract

Radiosurgery, originally described by Leksell in 1951, describes the method of focusing multiple beams of radiation on an intracranial target. Many methods can be used to deliver the radiation, regardless of its source. Leksell developed the method of using multiple fixed cobalt sources for radiation. This system was called a 'gamma knife,' although no incision is made. The gamma knife represents one of many methods to use stereotactically focused radiation to 'treat' an intracranial target.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	414-416
Number of pages	3
Journal	Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume	122
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1996.01890160054010
State	Published - Apr 1996

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Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology

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