Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Acromegaly
Joint Authors
Rolston, John D.
Blevins, Lewis S.
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Acromegaly is debilitating disease occasionally refractory to surgical and medical treatment.
Stereotactic radiosurgery, and in particular Gamma Knife surgery (GKS), has proven to be an effective noninvasive adjunct to traditional treatments, leading to disease remission in a substantial proportion of patients.
Such remission holds the promise of eliminating the need for expensive medications, along with side effects, as well as sparing patients the damaging sequelae of uncontrolled acromegaly.
Numerous studies of radiosurgical treatments for acromegaly have been carried out.
These illustrate an overall remission rate over 40%.
Morbidity from radiosurgery is infrequent but can include cranial nerve palsies and hypopituitarism.
Overall, stereotactic radiosurgery is a promising therapy for patients with acromegaly and deserves further study to refine its role in the treatment of affected patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rolston, John D.& Blevins, Lewis S.. 2012. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Acromegaly. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500857
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rolston, John D.& Blevins, Lewis S.. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Acromegaly. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500857
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rolston, John D.& Blevins, Lewis S.. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Acromegaly. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500857
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500857