LONGTERM RESULTS OF STEREOTACTIC RADIOISOTOPE IRRADIATION OF HYPOPHYSEAL TUMORS

Journal Article · Fri Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1961 · Strahlentherapie (West Germany)

OSTI ID:4821148

Mundinger, F

Primary and, especially, the secondary stereotactic irradiation of an adenoma of the hypophysis ls signlficantly superior to surgical therapy alone as proven by long-term investigations in 108 cases. This superiority is reflected by the operative mortality, which is 0 of l.6%, as well as by the survival rate and the incidence of recurrence. The rate of improvement of vision is better for 26 to 44% of the patients and that of the visual fields for l7 to 29% in comparison to an open operation alone. The late radiation damages of the chiasma and the optic nerve, which are difficult to distinguish from tumor-recurrences, are a problem which still is not solved satisfactorily. (auth)

• Research Organization: Universitats-klinik, Fieburg i. B.
• NSA Number: NSA-16-006350
• OSTI ID: 4821148
• Journal Information: Strahlentherapie (West Germany), Journal Name: Strahlentherapie (West Germany) Vol. Vol: 116; ISSN STRAA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: German

Related Subjects

BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
BRAIN
GLANDS
HYPOPHYSIS
IRRADIATION
LIFETIME
MAN
NERVOUS SYSTEM
RADIATION INJURIES
RADIOISOTOPES
SURGERY
TUMORS