Prognostic factors for spinal chordomas and chondrosarcomas treated with postoperative pencil-beam scanning proton therapy: a large, single-institution experience.

CONCLUSIONS: The extent of resection and metallic stabilization substantially influenced clinical outcomes for patients with spinal chordoma or chondrosarcoma despite high-dose adjuvant PBS-PT. Optimal upfront surgical management of these tumors continues to include GTR, as possible, with prompt adjuvant proton therapy.
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Source: Journal of Neurosurgery.Spine - January 30, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Murray FR, Snider JW, Schneider RA, Walser M, Bolsi A, Pica A, Lomax AJ, Weber DC Tags: J Neurosurg Spine Source Type: research