Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Intracranial Noncavernous Sinus Benign Meningioma: International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Practice Guideline.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for benign intracranial meningiomas is an established treatment.

Objective

To summarize the literature and provide evidence-based practice guidelines on behalf of the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society (ISRS).

Methods

Articles in English specific to SRS for benign intracranial meningioma, published from January 1964 to April 2018, were systematically reviewed. Three electronic databases, PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Central Register, were searched.

Results

Out of the 2844 studies identified, 305 had a full text evaluation and 27 studies met the criteria to be included in this analysis. All but one were retrospective studies. The 10-yr local control (LC) rate ranged from 71% to 100%. The 10-yr progressi

SUBMITTER: Marchetti M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7566438 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature