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Interstitial brachytherapy using 125I seeds is a safe and effective treatment for brain tumors, including gliomas and metastases. Patient age and Karnofsky Index score impacted survival, but lesion characteristics and other therapies did not significantly affect outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Intracranial neoplasms of the Central Nervous System (CNS) present significant treatment challenges.
  • Brachytherapy offers a localized radiation approach for brain tumors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of interstitial brachytherapy using Iodine-125 (125I) seeds in treating various brain tumors.
  • To assess factors influencing survival rates in patients treated with brachytherapy.

Main Methods:

  • 138 patients with intracranial neoplasms received interstitial brachytherapy with 125I seeds (10-20 mCi).
  • Radiation dose aimed for 60 Gy at the margin of benign lesions or 1 cm beyond malignant lesions, visualized by CT scan.
  • Survival rates were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier curves.

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Main Results:

  • Interstitial brachytherapy was found to be a safe and effective treatment for brain tumors.
  • No significant correlation was observed between lesion volume/location, whole-brain radiotherapy, or chemotherapy and patient survival time.
  • Lower Karnofsky Index scores and older age were associated with shorter survival times.

Conclusions:

  • Interstitial irradiation using 125I seeds is a viable and effective therapeutic option for patients with intracranial neoplasms.
  • Treatment outcomes are influenced by patient factors such as age and functional status, rather than solely by tumor characteristics or adjunct therapies.