What is the Gamma Knife used for?
The physicians of the Ear Institute of Chicago, LLC use Gamma Knife radiosurgery to treat two different types of tumors: acoustic neuroma and glomus jugulare. Each of these tumors are benign, slow-growing tumors that grow in and around the deep structures of the ear. Since these tumors are slow-growing, there are three broad treatment options for each of these tumors: observation, traditional open surgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. There are a set of complex pros and cons that must be considered when choosing any of these options. Please consult a member of the Ear Institute of Chicago, LLC to discuss these options in detail.
