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Scientific Session IV: Pediatrics, Question and An ...
Scientific Session IV: Pediatrics, Question and Answer VI
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In this video, two speakers discuss the surgical plan for treating Queen Infant Joma, a type of brain tumor, and the long-term quality of life for the child. They discuss the various approaches and techniques used during surgery, such as the craniofringeal medorbazygomatic approach and the use of a pericranial flap. They also touch upon the challenges of preserving pituitary function and the use of adjuvant therapy in cases where complete resection is not possible. The speakers also address questions from the audience regarding the length of hospital stay, the management of pituitary problems after surgery, and the use of interferon in treatment. The discussion concludes with a plea for more long-term outcome data and research in this field.
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Scientific Session IV: Pediatrics, Question and Answer VI
Keywords
brain tumor
surgical plan
long-term quality of life
pituitary function
adjuvant therapy
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