The role of prophylactic levetiracetam for patients with brain tumors treated in a CNS multidisciplinary clinic for radiation oncology and neurosurgery (RADIANS) and a review of literature
Seizure incidence following open craniotomy for brain tumors varies in the literature between 5-27%, and following endoscopic endonasal approach ranges from 0-6.25%. Efficacy of prophylactic anticonvulsant therapy in reducing postoperative seizure rates is inconclusive. Furthermore, there is a paucity of evidence for its role during radiotherapy. The RADIANS clinic, a community hospital-based multidisciplinary central nervous system clinic with radiation oncology and neurosurgery, provides a unique model for continuity of care of patients with brain tumors. Prophylactic levetiracetam (LEV) therapy is provided perioperatively, postoperatively, and during radiotherapy.
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The role of prophylactic levetiracetam for patients with brain tumors treated in a CNS multidisciplinary clinic for radiation oncology and neurosurgery (RADIANS) and a review of literature
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Pang, Brandi W. : Oregon Health and Science University Bowen, Samantha C. : Oregon Health and Science University Gheewala, Rohi : Oregon Health and Science University Hoffman, Alexandra : Oregon Health and Science University Lucke-Wold, Brandon : Oregon Health and Science University Paez, Wencesley A. : Oregon Health and Science University Mitin, Timur : Oregon Health and Science University Ciporen, Jeremy N. : Oregon Health and Science University
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Research Week, Oregon Health and Science University, 2022
