Brain Stem Gliomas: Therapeutic Options at Time of Recurrence
- 1 January 1996
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by S. Karger AG in Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Vol. 24 (4) , 211-216
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000121040
Abstract
Despite contentions to the contrary, the majority of children with recurrent brain stem gliomas survive for at least 3 months after first relapse. Treatment can be undertaken and response determined, especially if brain stem necrosis is taken into consideration. Relatively few patients have been treated on well-designed studies accruing adequate numbers of patients. No conventional salvage therapy exists. Adequate studies with innovation approaches are needed to help individual patients, families and future generations of children with brain stem gliomas.Keywords
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