Incidence, Characteristics, and Risk Factors of Post-Radiosurgery Headaches: A Prospective Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This prospective observational study aimed to characterize the incidence, clinical features, and risk factors of headaches following CyberKnife radiosurgery (CKRS) in patients with intracranial pathologies.

Methods

In a prospective observational study conducted from January 2022 to January 2023, we enrolled consecutive patients who underwent CKRS. Patients completed headache-related questionnaires developed based on the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) guidelines at 24 h, 1 week, and 3 months post-radiosurgery. The incidence of CKRS-related headaches was determined, and the link between risk factors and outcomes was analyzed.

Results

Of 153 patients (female 58.2%; mean age 47.7 ± 14.8 years), all completed a 3-month follow-up. Among 153

SUBMITTER: Xiao S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11915387 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature