Surgical Management of Brain Metastasis: Challenges and Nuances

Authors

Chibawanye I Ene
Sherise D Ferguson

Publication Date

1-1-2022

Journal

Frontiers in Oncology

Abstract

Brain metastasis is the most common type of intracranial tumor. The contemporary management of brain metastasis is a challenging issue and traditionally has carried a poor prognosis as these lesions typically occur in the setting of advanced cancer. However, improvement in systemic therapy, advances in radiation techniques and multimodal therapy tailored to the individual patient, has given hope to this patient population. Surgical resection has a well-established role in the management of brain metastasis. Here we discuss the evolving role of surgery in the treatment of this diverse patient population.

Keywords

brain metastasis, surgery, en bloc resection, LITT, LMD

DOI

10.3389/fonc.2022.847110

PMID

35359380

PMCID

PMC8963990

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

3-14-2022

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-print

Published Open-Access

yes