Erschienen in:
09.10.2020 | Introduction
Management considerations for malignant tumors of the skull base
verfasst von:
Franco DeMonte
Erschienen in:
Journal of Neuro-Oncology
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Ausgabe 3/2020
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Excerpt
The last two decades have brought refinements in diagnostic imaging, instrumentation, microvascular reconstruction and an improved overall appreciation of the anatomy of the skull base, both open and endoscopic. These refinements have extended the boundaries of tumor resection and have obviated the need for adjuvant therapies in some patients with benign or low-grade tumors. In patients with high-grade malignancies, however, a carefully constructed multimodal treatment plan, incorporating surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, is necessary in order to maximize patient outcome. …