Provider views on perioperative steroid use for patients with newly diagnosed pediatric brain tumors.
Fatema MalbariKristen A StaggersCharles G MinardHoward L WeinerMurali M ChintagumpalaAdam S LevyPublished in: Journal of neuro-oncology (2020)
These results suggest that providers recommend dexamethasone for patients with vasogenic edema and obstructive hydrocephalus. Variability remains with dosing schedule. Further studies are needed to identify the most appropriate use of steroids for newly diagnosed CNS tumor patients with the goal to create steroid management guidelines.