Citation:Patchell RA, Tibbs PA, Walsh JW, Dempsey RJ, Maruyama Y, Kryscio RJ, et al 1990

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Patchell RA, Tibbs PA, Walsh JW, Dempsey RJ, Maruyama Y, Kryscio RJ, et al. A randomized trial of surgery in the treatment of single metastases to the brain. N Engl J Med 1990 Feb 22;322(8):494-500 Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2405271.



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What is the clinical benefit of adjuvant whole brain radiotherapy following resection or stereotactic radiosurgery to the brain metastasis(es)?Associate Professor Shalini Vinod MBBS MD FRANZCRcompleted
What is the clinical benefit of radiotherapy to the brain for patients with inoperable brain metastases from NSCLC?Associate Professor Shalini Vinod MBBS MD FRANZCRcompleted
What is the role of stereotactic radiosurgery in the treatment of brain metastases?Associate Professor Shalini Vinod MBBS MD FRANZCRcompleted
What is the clinical benefit of resection of brain metastasis?Dr Stephen Barnettcompleted

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