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Evaluating the safety and efficacy of proton radiotherapy for intracranial pediatric ependymomas: A single-arm meta-analysis.

December 2024
Executive summary

Based on data from 10 primary studies comprising 908 patients with ependymoma, this systematic review reported 5-year local control of 79%, event-free survival of 65%, and overall survival of 83%. Neurological, dermatological and brainstem complications were 17%, 20% and 3%. The authors concluded that proton radiotherapy appeared safe and effective based on current data.

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