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[Stereotactic irradiation for brain metastases using linear accelerator]

T Kato1, H Shirato, K Suzuki

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Hokkaido University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.

No Shinkei Geka. Neurological Surgery
|November 1, 1996
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A new stereotactic irradiation system using a linear accelerator effectively treats brain metastases. This system demonstrated survival and response rates comparable to gamma knife treatment, offering a viable alternative for patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Medical Physics

Background:

  • Brain metastases represent a significant challenge in cancer care.
  • Existing treatments like gamma knife radiotherapy have limitations.
  • A need exists for effective and accessible stereotactic irradiation systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a stereotactic irradiation (STI) system utilizing a conventional linear accelerator.
  • To investigate the efficacy of this linac-based STI system for treating brain metastases.
  • To compare its performance against established treatments like gamma knife radiotherapy.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a linac-based STI system with an invasive fixation head frame (RADFRAME) and tungsten collimator.
  • Irradiation accuracy was confirmed to be within +/-1.5mm.

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  • Treatment of 51 patients with metastatic brain tumors using the developed system.

    • Main Results:

    • Median survival time was 10 months, with no significant difference between single and multiple lesions.
    • Complete, partial, and minimal response rates were 39%, 41%, and 16%, respectively.
    • Higher local control rates were observed for tumors <2.0cm (87.5%) compared to larger tumors (60%).

    Conclusions:

    • Linac-based stereotactic irradiation is an effective treatment for brain metastases.
    • The system's efficacy is comparable to gamma knife radiotherapy.
    • A maximum dose of 25 Gy and treatment of smaller tumors (<2.0cm) appear to yield better outcomes.