Long-term outcome of high-precision radiotherapy in patients with brain stem gliomas: results from a difficult-to-treat patient population using fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy.

Introduction: To assess long-term outcome in 85 patients with brain stem gliomas treated with fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (FSRT).

Patient And Methods: Thirty-nine patients were females, and 46 were males. Median age at primary diagnosis was 26 years.