Abstract
Gamma Knife radiosurgery was introduced at the end of the l960s to treat functional disorders of the brain and is used now, for the most part, to treat tumours and malformations. It was initially designed to treat very small volumes. It is unlikely that it will be able to treat really large targets but it is also possible that it may be safely used with targets which are somewhat larger than those currently accepted as appropriate. However, this implies that the dosimetry is similar to that reported in this book.
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Ganz, J.C. (2011). Conclusion and Possible Future Trends. In: Gamma Knife Neurosurgery. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-0343-2_24
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