Efficacy and feasibility of stereotactic radiosurgery in the primary management of unfavorable pediatric ependymoma

被引:52
作者
Aggarwal, R
Yeung, D
Kumar, P
Muhlbauer, M
Kun, LE
机构
[1] ST JUDE CHILDRENS RES HOSP, DEPT NEUROSURG, MEMPHIS, TN 38105 USA
[2] UNIV TENNESSEE, SCH MED, MEMPHIS, TN USA
关键词
ependymoma; stereotactic radiosurgery; radiotherapy;
D O I
10.1016/S0167-8140(97)01926-9
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 ;
摘要
Stereotactic radiosurgery was given as a boost in the initial radiation management of five children with localized intracranial ependymoma. Preliminary results in young children with high-risk tumors indicate good local control without excessive neurotoxicity. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd.
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页码:269 / 273
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