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M D Heifetz

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Stereotactic radiosurgery for fractionated radiation: a proposal applicable to linear accelerator and proton beam programs.

A stereotactic radiosurgery technique is described which allows stereotactic radiation therapy to be easily fractionated on a daily or weekly basis. This permits adequate and safe radiation therapy to lesions larger than 2.5 cm, such as large arteriovenous malformations, and possibly safer radiation to smaller lesions near crucial intracranial structures. The technique utilizes external scalp landmarks and avoids the need for standard stereotactic head devices.

Equipment Design

A new self-drilling skull traction device with flexion-extension modification. Technical note.

A new tong has been designed that can be attached to the skull using the three-prong principle. It may act as a rigid integral part of the skull, or may simply swivel in the same manner as all contemporary tongs. This ability to function as a rigid attachment allows for flexion or extension of the patient's neck if indicated. The need for incisions or extra drills has been eliminated.

Cervical Vertebrae