Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Radiosurgical Management of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations: An Experience From a Tertiary Care Center

Amith Mohan; Sarbesh Tiwari; Puneet Pareek; Antonio Fernandes; Sanjay Santhyavu; Sri Harsha Kombathula; Mukul Choubisa; Sanjib Gayen; Mohammed Irfad; Akanksha Solanki

doi:10.7759/cureus.76232

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Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Radiosurgical Management of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations: An Experience From a Tertiary Care Center

Amith Mohan Sarbesh Tiwari Puneet Pareek Antonio Fernandes Sanjay Santhyavu Sri Harsha Kombathula Mukul Choubisa Sanjib Gayen Mohammed Irfad Akanksha Solanki

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Amith Mohan, Sarbesh Tiwari, Puneet Pareek, et al. (2024). Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Radiosurgical Management of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations: An Experience From a Tertiary Care Center. Cureus. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.76232

Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Radiosurgical Management of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations: An Experience From a Tertiary Care Center

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