Brain Tumors in Children: Analysis of 136 Cases

Abstract

Between 1960 and 1971, 137 children with inoperable or partially resectable brain tumors were treated in the Division of Therapeutic Radiology at Duke University. The treatment approach to each major type of tumor is discussed, including radiotherapy techniques and time-dose relationships. Results are presented with regard to survival time, complications of radiation, symptomatic relief and quality of survival. Particular emphasis is placed on the question of retreatment and tolerance of the brain to irradiation.