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Hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for intracranial meningioma: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Background:The availability of image guidance and intensity modulation has led to the increasing use of hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (hSRT) as an alternative to conventionally fractionated radiotherapy or radiosurgery for intracranial meningiomas (ICMs). As the safety and efficacy of this approach is not well characterized, we conducted a systematic review of the literature to assess the clinical outcomes of hSRT in the setting of ICMs. Methods:A systematic review of Medline and EMBASE databases was performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Included studies were retrospective or prospective series that examined an ICM population of ?10 patients, delivered >1 fraction of photon hSRT (?2.5 Gy per fraction), and had a median follow-up of ?2 years. Descriptive statistics were generated for included studies. Results:Of 1480 initial studies, 14 met eligibility criteria for inclusion, reporting on 630 patients (age range, 18-90) treated for 638 tumors. Primary radiotherapy was delivered in 37% of patients, 36% had radiation following surgery, and surgical details were unavailable for 27%. In 474 tumors assessed for radiologic response, 78% remained stable, 18% decreased in size, and 4% increased in size. Crude local control was 90%-100% as reported in 10 studies. The median late toxicity rate was 10%. The most common significant late toxicities were decreased visual acuity and new cranial neuropathy. Conclusions:With limited follow-up, the available literature suggests hSRT for ICMs has local control and toxicity profiles comparable to other radiotherapy approaches. Confirmation in larger patient cohorts with a longer duration of follow-up is required.

SUBMITTER: Nguyen EK

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6753355 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for intracranial meningioma: a systematic review.

Nguyen Eric K EK Nguyen Timothy K TK Boldt Gabe G Louie Alexander V AV Bauman Glenn S GS

Neuro-oncology practice 20181220 5

<h4>Background</h4>The availability of image guidance and intensity modulation has led to the increasing use of hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (hSRT) as an alternative to conventionally fractionated radiotherapy or radiosurgery for intracranial meningiomas (ICMs). As the safety and efficacy of this approach is not well characterized, we conducted a systematic review of the literature to assess the clinical outcomes of hSRT in the setting of ICMs.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic review of ...[more]

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Project description:Objectives:Stereotactic radiation surgery (SRS) and hypofractionated stereotactic radiation surgery (HF-SRS) have become an alternative to external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) in the adjuvant treatment of meningiomas. The purpose of this study was to identify national treatment patterns and survival outcomes for meningiomas on the basis of radiation treatment modality in the adjuvant setting. Methods and materials:The National Cancer Database was queried for patients with meningioma diagnosed between 2010 and 2012. World Health Organization grade I disease with subtotal resection and all cases of grade II disease regardless of the extent of the resection were included. Logistic regression was used to determine factors that were associated with receipt of SRS/HF-SRS compared with EBRT. Cox regression was used to determine covariables associated with differences in overall survival (OS). Results:A total of 802 patients met the inclusion criteria of which 173 patients received SRS/HF-SRS (22%) and 629 patients (78%) received EBRT. The 3-year OS rate was 97.3% for the SRS/HF-SRS group and 93.4% for the EBRT group (P?=?.018). On subgroup analysis by grade, for grade I the 3-year OS rate was 98.3% for the SRS/HF-SRS group versus 96.7% for the EBRT group (P?=?.117). For grade II disease, the 3-year OS rate was 94.4% in the SRS/HF-SRS group versus 92.4% in the EBRT group (P?=?.199). On multivariable analysis, World Health Organization grade II histology (odds ratio [OR]: 0.34; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.21-0.56; P?<?.001) and gross total resection (OR: 0.29; 95% CI, 0.15-0.57; P?<?.001) were associated with a decreased likelihood of receiving SRS/HF-SRS but private insurance (OR: 8.89; 95% CI, 1.15-68.47; P?=?.036) and Medicare (OR: 10.03; 95% CI, 1.28-78.69; P?=?.028) were associated with an increased likelihood of receiving SRS/HF-SRS. Year of diagnosis was not associated with receipt of SRS/HF-SRS. The multivariable Cox regression demonstrated a trend toward improved OS for treatment with SRS/HF-SRS (hazard ratio: 0.24; 95% CI, 0.06-1.03; P?=?.055). Conclusions:SRS and HF-SRS are associated with similar survival as EBRT; however, SRS/HF-SRS is used infrequently and usage has not increased over time.

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