Unilateral hippocampal sparing during whole brain radiotherapy for multiple brain metastases: narrative and critical review
Petr Pospisil,
Ludmila Hynkova,
Lucie Hnidakova
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundThe landscape of brain metastases radiotherapy is evolving, with a shift away from whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) toward targeted stereotactic approaches aimed at preserving neurocognitive functions and maintaining overall quality of life. For patients with multiple metastases, especially in cases where targeted radiotherapy is no longer feasible due to widespread dissemination, the concept of hippocampal sparing radiotherapy (HA_WBRT) gains prominence.MethodsIn this narrative review we explore the … Show more
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