Clinical and radiologic outcomes after stereotactic radiosurgery for meningiomas in direct contact with the optic apparatus: an international multicenter study.

Objective: Resection of meningiomas in direct contact with the anterior optic apparatus carries risk of injury to the visual pathway. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) offers a minimally invasive alternative. However, its use is limited owing to the risk of radiation-induced optic neuropathy.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Perioptic Meningiomas: An International, Multicenter Study.

Background: Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is increasingly used for management of perioptic meningiomas.

Objective: To study the safety and effectiveness of SRS for perioptic meningiomas.

Methods: From 12 institutions participating in the International Radiosurgery Research Foundation (IRRF), we retrospectively assessed treatment parameters and outcomes following SRS for meningiomas located within 3 mm of the optic apparatus.