LONG-TERM RECURRENCE RATES OF ATYPICAL MENINGIOMAS AFTER GROSS TOTAL RESECTION WITH OR WITHOUT POSTOPERATIVE ADJUVANT RADIATION

Abstract

After GTR without postoperative radiation, AMs have a high recurrence rate. Most recurrences occurred within 5 years after resection. Recurrences caused numerous reoperations per patient and shortened survival. Our finding suggesting lower recurrence rates in patients undergoing immediate postoperative radiation should be investigated in larger, prospective series.