Enhancing outcomes: neurosurgical resection in brain metastasis patients with poor Karnofsky performance score - a comprehensive survival analysis
BackgroundA reduced Karnofsky performance score (KPS) often leads to the discontinuation of surgical and adjuvant therapy, owing to a lack of evidence of survival and quality of life benefits. This study aimed to examine the clinical and treatment outcomes of patients with KPS < 70 after neur...
Main Authors: | Maria Goldberg, Michel G. Mondragon-Soto, Ghaith Altawalbeh, Lea Baumgart, Jens Gempt, Denise Bernhardt, Stephanie E. Combs, Bernhard Meyer, Amir Kaywan Aftahy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2024-01-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Oncology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2023.1343500/full |
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