Pediatric cranial stereotactic radiosurgery: Meta-analysis and international stereotactic radiosurgery society practice guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are limited data on the use of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for pediatric patients. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize indications and outcomes specific to pediatric cranial SRS to inform consensus guidelines on behalf of the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society.

Methods

A systematic review, using the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses, analyzed English-language articles on SRS, published between 1989 and 2021, that included outcomes for at least 5 pediatric patients. MEDLINE database terms included tumor types and locations, and radiosurgical and age-specific terms. We excluded nonclinical reports, expert opinions, commentaries, and review articles. Meta-regressions for associat

SUBMITTER: Murphy ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812027 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature