2015
Evolution of multidisciplinary brain metastasis management: case study and literature review.
Colaco R, Martin P, Chiang V. Evolution of multidisciplinary brain metastasis management: case study and literature review. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2015, 88: 157-65. PMID: 26029014, PMCID: PMC4445437.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain metastasesManagement of BMProgression-free survivalLocal tumor controlLong-term survivorsNeurocognitive side effectsBrain metastasis managementSymptom reliefTumor burdenTumor controlCancer patientsTreatment modalitiesMetastasis managementSide effectsRadiation modalitiesFunctional independenceContemporary managementPatientsLiterature reviewSurvivalModalitiesOverall qualityCoordinated approachManagementPrognosis
2008
Gamma Knife surgery for the treatment of melanoma metastases: the effect of intratumoral hemorrhage on survival.
Redmond AJ, DiLuna ML, Hebert R, Moliterno JA, Desai R, Knisely JP, Chiang VL. Gamma Knife surgery for the treatment of melanoma metastases: the effect of intratumoral hemorrhage on survival. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2008, 109 Suppl: 99-105. PMID: 19123895, DOI: 10.3171/jns/2008/109/12/s16.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGamma Knife surgeryMelanoma metastasesIntratumoral bleedingTime of GKSWhole-brain radiation therapyPost-GKS hemorrhageMelanoma brain metastasesRate of hemorrhageConnecticut Tumor RegistryMalignant melanoma metastaticSurvival of patientsTotal tumor volumeTreatment-specific factorsMelanoma metastaticPosttreatment bleedingAntithrombotic medicationBrain metastasesMetastasis locationOverall survivalSolitary metastasisTumor RegistryTumor burdenWorse prognosisIntracranial metastasesPatient survival