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Relationship between the extent of resection and the survival of patients with low-grade gliomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Background

Surgical resection is necessary to conduct a pathological biopsy and to achieve a reduction of intracranial pressure in low-grade gliomas patients. This study aimed to determine whether a greater extent of resection would increase the overall 5-year and 10-year survival of patients with low-grade gliomas.

Methods

The studies addressing relationship between the extent of resection and the prognosis of low-grade gliomas updated until March 2017 were systematically searched in two databases (Pubmed and EMBASE). The relationships among categorical variables were analyzed using an odds ratio (OR) and a95% confidence interval (CI). Significance was established using CIs at a level of 95% or P?ResultsTwenty articles (a total of 2128 patients) were identified. The meta-analysis showed that the 5-year (Odds ratio (OR), 3.90;95% Confidence Interval (CI), 2.79~5.45; P?ConclusionsOur research found that a greater extent of resection could significantly increase the OS of patients with low-grade gliomas.

SUBMITTER: Xia L

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5756328 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Relationship between the extent of resection and the survival of patients with low-grade gliomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Xia Liang L Fang Chenyan C Chen Gao G Sun Caixing C

BMC cancer 20180106 1

<h4>Background</h4>Surgical resection is necessary to conduct a pathological biopsy and to achieve a reduction of intracranial pressure in low-grade gliomas patients. This study aimed to determine whether a greater extent of resection would increase the overall 5-year and 10-year survival of patients with low-grade gliomas.<h4>Methods</h4>The studies addressing relationship between the extent of resection and the prognosis of low-grade gliomas updated until March 2017 were systematically searche ...[more]

PMID: 29306321

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Project description:ImportanceGlioblastoma multiforme (GBM) remains almost invariably fatal despite optimal surgical and medical therapy. The association between the extent of tumor resection (EOR) and outcome remains undefined, notwithstanding many relevant studies.ObjectiveTo determine whether greater EOR is associated with improved 1- and 2-year overall survival and 6-month and 1-year progression-free survival in patients with GBM.Data sourcesPubmed, CINAHL, and Web of Science (January 1, 1966, to December 1, 2015) were systematically reviewed with librarian guidance. Additional articles were included after consultation with experts and evaluation of bibliographies. Articles were collected from January 15 to December 1, 2015.Study selectionStudies of adult patients with newly diagnosed supratentorial GBM comparing various EOR and presenting objective overall or progression-free survival data were included. Pediatric studies were excluded.Data extraction and synthesisData were extracted from the text of articles or the Kaplan-Meier curves independently by investigators who were blinded to each other's results. Data were analyzed to assess mortality after gross total resection (GTR), subtotal resection (STR), and biopsy. The body of evidence was evaluated according to Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) criteria and PRISMA guidelines.Main outcome and measuresRelative risk (RR) for mortality at 1 and 2 years and progression at 6 months and 1 year.ResultsThe search produced 37 studies suitable for inclusion (41 117 unique patients). The meta-analysis revealed decreased mortality for GTR compared with STR at 1 year (RR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.56-0.69; P < .001; number needed to treat [NNT], 9) and 2 years (RR, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.79-0.89; P < .001; NNT, 17). The 1-year risk for mortality for STR compared with biopsy was reduced significantly (RR, 0.85; 95% CI, 0.80-0.91; P < .001). The risk for mortality was similarly decreased for any resection compared with biopsy at 1 year (RR, 0.77; 95% CI, 0.71-0.84; P < .001; NNT, 21) and 2 years (RR, 0.94; 95% CI, 0.89-1.00; P = .04; NNT, 593). The likelihood of disease progression was decreased with GTR compared with STR at 6 months (RR, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.48-1.09; P = .12; NNT, 14) and 1 year (RR, 0.66; 95% CI, 0.43-0.99; P < .001; NNT, 26). The quality of the body of evidence by the GRADE criteria was moderate to low.Conclusion and relevanceThis analysis represents the largest systematic review and only quantitative systematic review to date performed on this subject. Compared with STR, GTR substantially improves overall and progression-free survival, but the quality of the supporting evidence is moderate to low.

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Relationship between the extent of resection and the survival of patients with low-grade gliomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Relationship between the extent of resection and the survival of patients with low-grade gliomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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