Browsing by Subject "surgical resection"

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Complete surgical resection in children with low-grade astrocytomas after neoadjuvant chemotherapy

Valera, E. T.; Serafini, L. N.; Machado, H. R.; Tone, L. G. (Springer, 2003-02-01)

Introduction: Low-grade astrocytomas constitute the majority of pediatric central nervous system neoplasms. Gross total resection is desirable as the initial therapeutic approach and is curative in most cases. in the past, ...
The use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy to achieve complete surgical resection in recurring supratentorial anaplastic ependymoma

Valera, E. T.; Machado, H. R.; Santos, A. C.; Oliveira, R. S. de; Araujo, D.; Neder, L.; Tone, L. G. (Springer, 2005-03-01)

Introduction: Ependymoma is a central nervous system neoplasm that is often managed with surgery and radiotherapy. the benefits of chemotherapy in treating this tumor remain poorly defined. Case report: the use of a ...