The role of adjuvant radiation therapy in the management of high-grade gliomas

Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2012 Apr;23(2):247-58, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.nec.2012.01.001. Epub 2012 Feb 14.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to update the neurosurgical community on the role of adjuvant radiation therapy in the management of patients with high-grade glioma. This information guides clinicians in the multidisciplinary management of these patients via a review of the literature describing current treatment paradigms as well as new avenues of investigation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery
  • Glioma / radiotherapy*
  • Glioma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Neurosurgical Procedures*
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Treatment Outcome