Journal article
Single versus multifraction radiotherapy for spinal cord compression: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: While multifraction radiotherapy (RT) regimens (MFRT) have been considered the standard of care in patients with metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC) with limited prognosis, recent randomized evidence has demonstrated that single fraction RT (SFRT) may be equivalent in terms of functional and overall outcomes. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to determine the effects of SFRT compared to short course …
Authors
Donovan EK; Sienna J; Mitera G; Kumar-Tyagi N; Parpia S; Swaminath A
Journal
Radiotherapy and Oncology, Vol. 134, , pp. 55–66
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2019
DOI
10.1016/j.radonc.2019.01.019
ISSN
0167-8140