Stereotactic radiosurgery
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Alternative Names
Gamma knife; Cyberknife Risks Radiosurgery may cause damage to tissue surrounding the area. Brain swelling may occur in those who received treatment on the brain. Swelling usually goes away, but some people may need medicine to control long-term swelling.
Review Date: 01/05/2007  advertisement
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