Treatment of astrocytoma of the brain
- VernacularTitle:脑星形细胞瘤的综合治疗
- Author:
Jintai WANG
;
Jin YUAN
;
Dongshi LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Brain astrocytoma Radiotherapy Operation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology
1992;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Purpose: To report the treatment result of astrocytoma of the brain treated by operation combined radiotherapy. Materials and Methods: 70 patients with brain astrocytoma were treated by radiotherapy after operation from January, 1978 to January, 1989. The radiation dose ranged from 40～64Gy/5～7wks. Results: The 1-,3- and 5-year survival were 91.7%,55.8% and 45.0%,respectively. Conclusion: Radiotherapy is necessary for patients with brain astrocytoma after operation.
