Overview of stereotactic radiosurgery :
It precisely focuses on Radiation beams to treat the tumors and diseases in the brain, neck, etc. When doctors use stereotactic radiosurgery to treat tumors in some other parts of the body other than the brain, it is sometimes called body stereotactic radiotherapy (SRBT).
Types of stereotactic radiosurgery:
- Linear accelerator -It's like a machine it uses x - rays to treat the cancerous abnormalities in the brain and other areas of the body
- Gamma knife-A small beams of gamma rays to target to treat the cancerous brain abnormalities
- Proton beam-It also treat brain cancer in a single session using stereotactic radiosurgery
How it Works :
stereotactic radiosurgery works by damaging the DNA of target cells. The affected cells lose their ability to reproduce, which causes the tumors to shrink. Stereotactic radiosurgery of the brain and spine is usually completed in a single session
(SRS) treats brain disorders with a precise application of a single, high dose of radiation in a one-day session. Beams of focused radiation are sent to a specific area of the brain to treat abnormalities, tumors, or functional disorders.
Fractional stereotactic radiation treatments that are received for a period of days or weeks can be administered to the body with the help of removable masks and frames that achieve a lower degree of immobilization. Stereotactic radiosurgery is limited to the head and neck, as these areas can be immobilized with skeletal fixation devices that completely restrict the movement of the head, allowing a more precise and precise treatment.
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