Abstract:Background: A more extensive surgical resection of glioma contributes to improved overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). However, some of the patients lost the chance of surgical resection when the tumor involves critical structures. Purpose: The present study aimed to assess the feasibility of neoadjuvant 125I brachytherapy followed by total gross resection for initially inoperable glioma.Methods:Six patients diagnosed with inoperable glioma due to invasion of eloquent areas, bi-hemispheri… Show more
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