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. 2020 Aug 1;19(2):126-133.
doi: 10.1093/ons/opaa012.

Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Metastatic Melanoma After Failed Radiation Therapy: A Case Series

Ali H Palejwala  1 , Kyle P O'Connor  1 , Camille K Milton  1 , Panayiotis E Pelargos  1 , Chad A Glenn  1 , Bradley N Bohnstedt  1 , Ozer Algan  1 , Michael E Sughrue  2
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Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Metastatic Melanoma After Failed Radiation Therapy: A Case Series

Ali H Palejwala et al. Oper Neurosurg. .

Abstract

Background: Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a growing technology to treat a variety of brain lesions. It offers an alternative to treatment options, such as open craniotomy and stereotactic radiosurgery.

Objective: To analyze our experience using LITT for metastatic melanoma.

Methods: This is a retrospective chart review of the patients from our institution. Our case series involves 5 patients who had previously failed radiation treatment.

Results: Our patients have low complication rates and short hospital stays. Both are considerably lower when compared to the literature for metastatic melanoma.

Conclusion: LITT is a safe therapy, with few complications and short hospital stays.

Keywords: LITT; Laser interstitial thermal therapy; Melanoma.

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