Clinical Outcome and Predictors of Survival in Late Relapse of Germ Cell Tumor

David S. Sharp, Brett S. Carver, Scott E. Eggener, G. Varuni Kondagunta, Robert J. Motzer, George J. Bosl, Joel Sheinfeld

Journal of Clinical Oncology · 2008 · 115 citations · 12 references

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Abstract

The data suggest that meticulous control of the retroperitoneum is critical to prevent LR in the retroperitoneum. In multivariable analysis, patients with a symptomatic presentation and those with multifocal disease have a significantly decreased survival. Survival is greatly improved if complete surgical excision of disease is attained.

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