Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Metastatic Melanoma After Failed Radiation Therapy: A Case Series. Issue 2 (10th February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Palejwala, Ali H; O'Connor, Kyle P; Milton, Camille K; Pelargos, Panayiotis E; Glenn, Chad A; Bohnstedt, Bradley N; Algan, Ozer; Sughrue, Michael E
• Is Part Of: Operative neurosurgery. Volume 19:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 126
• Page End: 133
• Publication Date: 2020-02-10
• Subjects: Laser interstitial thermal therapy -- LITT -- Melanoma; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.480590
• DOI: 10.1093/ons/opaa012
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2332-4252

Abstract

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.