Journal article
The role of cytoreductive surgery in the management of progressive glioblastoma: A systematic review and evidence-based clinical practice guideline
Journal of neuro-oncology, Vol.118(3), pp.479-488
07/2014
DOI: 10.1007/s11060-013-1336-7
PMID: 24756348
Abstract
Should patients with previously diagnosed malignant glioma who are suspected of experiencing progression of the neoplasm process undergo repeat open surgical resection?These recommendations apply to adults with previously diagnosed malignant glioma who are suspected of experiencing progression of the neoplastic process and are amenable to surgical resection.Repeat cytoreductive surgery is recommended in symptomatic patients with locally recurrent or progressive malignant glioma. The median survival in these patient diagnosed with glioblastoma is expected to range from 6 to 17 months following a second procedure.It is recommended that the following preoperative factors be considered when evaluating a patient for repeat operation: location of recurrence in eloquent/critical brain regions, Karnofsky Performance Status and tumor volume.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The role of cytoreductive surgery in the management of progressive glioblastoma: A systematic review and evidence-based clinical practice guideline
- Creators
- Timothy Ryken - Department of Neurosurgery University of Iowa Iowa City IA USASteven Kalkanis - Department of Neurosurgery Henry Ford Health System Detroit MI USAJohn Buatti - Department of Radiation Oncology University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Iowa City IA USAJeffrey Olson - Department of Neurosurgery Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta GA USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of neuro-oncology, Vol.118(3), pp.479-488
- Publisher
- Springer US; Boston
- DOI
- 10.1007/s11060-013-1336-7
- PMID
- 24756348
- ISSN
- 0167-594X
- eISSN
- 1573-7373
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/2014
- Academic Unit
- Radiation Oncology; Neurosurgery; Otolaryngology
- Record Identifier
- 9984040210802771
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