Long-term results of surgically treated brainstem gliomas.
Long-term results of 16 surgically treated brainstem gliomas are reported. The results have been reviewed with reference to the clinical and pathological criteria defined by Hoffman and co-workers (1980) in the attempt to differentiate a distinct group of benign tumours. A good correlation has been obtained. The usefulness of surgical treatment of brainstem gliomas has been stressed in view of the survival time as well quality of survival.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005910:Glioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013997:Time Factors