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Any of you know the risks of the gamma knife surgery?
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Let me help: The primary risk is delayed radiation injury, which typically occurs 3 months or more after treatment as radiation necrosis in the white matter. The incidence of complications is low and more detailed information is included with the studies related to specific sites.
Answered 4/20/2023
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