Cs-131 brachytherapy for patients with recurrent glioblastoma combined with bevacizumab avoids radiation necrosis while maintaining local control.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2020.06.013
Abstract: PURPOSE Re-irradiation of recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) may delay further recurrence but re-irradiation increases the risk of radionecrosis (RN). Salvage therapy should focus on balancing local control (LC) and toxicity. We report the results of using… read more here.
Keywords: brachytherapy; local control; recurrent glioblastoma; 131 brachytherapy ... See more keywords
Resection with intraoperative cesium-131 brachytherapy as salvage therapy for recurrent brain tumors.
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DOI: 10.3171/2021.10.jns211886
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The authors' objective was to examine the safety and efficacy of salvage intracranial cesium-131 brachytherapy in combination with resection of recurrent brain tumors. METHODS The authors conducted a retrospective chart review of consecutive patients… read more here.
Keywords: cesium 131; 131 brachytherapy; resection; recurrent brain ... See more keywords