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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS
卷 54, 期 2, 页码 500-504出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/S0360-3016(02)02763-3
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acoustic neuroma; radiotherapy; radiosurgery; fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy
Purpose: When compared with radiosurgery, fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for acoustic neuroma (AN) offers escalation of the tumor dose and potential sparing of auditory and facial nerve functions. Methods and Materials: Between 1996 and 2001, 249 consecutive patients have received fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for AN. One hundred twenty-five patients had follow-up >1 year and were the subject of this report. A noninvasive, repeat-fixation mask allowed simulation by way of spiral CT. Two distinct schedules for total dose and fractionation were used. For an AN <3.0 cm in diameter (volume 1.4 +/- 0.2 cm(3)), patients received 25 Gy given in 5 consecutive daily fractions of 5 Gy (111 patients), and for ANs greater than or equal to3.0 cm (volume 8.1 +/- 1.2 cm(3)), patients received 30 Gy given in 10 fractions of 3 Gy (14 patients). Results: The percentage of decrease in tumor size was 12% +/- 2% (range 0-100%) vs. 13% +/- 3% (range 0-38%) for the 25 Gy vs. 30 Gy regimens, respectively. No patient had growth of the AN or developed facial weakness. Two patients developed transient decreases in facial sensation. The rates of hearing preservation were similar for the larger and smaller tumors. Conclusion: Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy may preserve normal function and control both small and large ANs. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Inc.
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