Long-term outcome of primary clival chordomas: a single-center retrospective study with an emphasis on the timing of recurrences based on the primary treatment

CONCLUSIONS: In this study, younger age, maximal safe resection, and radiation therapy were important factors for longer PFS in patients with primary clival chordomas. Preventing recurrences played a crucial role in achieving longer OS.PMID:38691852 | DOI:10.3171/2024.2.FOCUS23924

Source: Neurosurgical Focus - May 1, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Sukwoo Hong Yuki Shinya Anita Mahajan Nadia N Laack Erin K O'Brien Janalee K Stokken Jeffrey R Janus Aditya Raghunathan Michael J Link Jamie J Van Gompel Source Type: research