Evolution of neurosurgical advances and nuances in medulloblastoma therapy

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Medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in children, presents a complex treatment challenge due to its propensity for infiltrative growth within the posterior fossa and its potential attachment to critical anatomical structures. Central to the management of medulloblastoma is the surgical resection of the tumor, which is a key determinant of patient prognosis. However, the extent of surgical resection (EOR), ranging from gross total resection (GTR) to subtotal resection (STR) or even biopsy, has been the subject of extensive debate and investigation within the medical community. Today, the impact of neurosurgical EOR on the prognosis of medulloblastoma patients remains a complex and evolving area of investigation. The conflicting findings in the literature, the challenges posed by critical surrounding anatomical structures, the potential for surgical complications and neurologic morbidity, and the nuanced interactions with molecular subgroups all contribute to the complexity of this issue. As the field continues to advance, the imperative to strike a delicate balance between maximizing resection and preserving quality of life remains central to the management of medulloblastoma patients.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:40

Enthalten in:

Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery - 40(2024), 4 vom: 19. März, Seite 1031-1044

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Rechberger, Julian S [VerfasserIn]
Power, Erica A [VerfasserIn]
DeCuypere, Michael [VerfasserIn]
Daniels, David J [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Extent of resection
Historical
Intraoperative MRI
Journal Article
Medulloblastoma
Molecular subgroups
Neurosurgery
Review
Second-look surgery

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Date Completed 28.03.2024

Date Revised 28.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s00381-023-06239-x

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM366033921