Imaging practice in low-grade gliomas among European specialized centers and proposal for a minimum core of imaging.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Imaging studies in diffuse low-grade gliomas (DLGG) vary across centers. In order to establish a minimal core of imaging necessary for further investigations and clinical trials in the field of DLGG, we aimed to establish the status quo within specialized European centers.

Methods

An online survey composed of 46 items was sent out to members of the European Low-Grade Glioma Network, the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, the German Society of Neurosurgery and the Austrian Society of Neurosurgery.

Results

A total of 128 fully completed surveys were received and analyzed. Most centers (n = 96, 75%) were academic and half of the centers (n = 64, 50%) adhered to a dedicated treatment program for DLGG. There were national differences regarding the s

SUBMITTER: Freyschlag CF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6132968 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature