title: [Neuropsychological sequelae of children treated for brain tumors: evaluation and risk factors].
abstract: The analysis of neuropsychological sequelae in children with brain tumors is a major concern in the debate for the definition of the therapeutic strategies. The authors review the recent literature in this field in the light of their own experience at the Gustave-Roussy Institute. Three main risk factors emerge from the analysis: radiation, age and surgical complications. The need for a longitudinal evaluation in these patients is emphasized in order to plan the subsequent appropriate readaptation.
authors.affiliation: Service d'oncologie pédiatrique, institut Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif, France.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Grill
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Renaux-Kieffer
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bulteau
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kalifa
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents