Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Stereotactic radiotherapy for brain tumors in 4 dogs
By Moon, Alaina Burkard et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2016·Department of Medical Sciences (Burkard Moon, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Image-guided stereotactic radiotherapy in 4 dogs with intracranial neoplasia.
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Plain-English summary
Four dogs with brain tumors received a new type of targeted radiation therapy called stereotactic radiotherapy. Each dog underwent three treatment sessions, and while one dog experienced some immediate side effects, none had any long-term issues. This treatment aimed to effectively manage their tumors while minimizing harm to surrounding healthy tissue. Overall, the dogs tolerated the therapy well, and it showed promise for treating brain tumors in pets.
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to describe the use, and side effects, of a novel stereotactic radiotherapy protocol using TomoTherapy(®) in 4 dogs with confirmed or suspected primary extra-axial intracranial neoplasia. Three fractions of 8 Gy were prescribed. Acute side effects were noted in 1 dog; no late effects were noted.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27152041/