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Role of neurosurgeons In strengthening paediatric neuro-oncology In low- and middle-income countries: a narrative review with case examples

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Title: Role of neurosurgeons In strengthening paediatric neuro-oncology In low- and middle-income countries: a narrative review with case examples

Authors: Ahsan Ali Khan, Mohammad Hamza Bajwa, Naureen Mushtaq, Muhammad Osama, Afia Arif, Saqib Kamran Bakhshi, Michael C. Dewan, Kee B Park, Eric Bouffet, Syed Ather Enam

Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association

HEC Recognition History
Category From To
Y 2024-10-01 2025-12-31
X 2023-07-01 2024-09-30
X 2022-07-01 2023-06-30
X 2021-07-01 2022-06-30
X 2020-07-01 2021-06-30
W 2012-07-01 2020-06-30
X 2011-05-13 2012-06-30
Y 1900-01-01 2005-06-30

Publisher: Pakistan Medical Association.

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2024

Volume: 74

Issue: 3 (Supple)

Language: en

DOI: 10.47391/JPMA.S3.GNO-05

Categories
Review Articles (29) Neuro-Oncology (37) Pediatrics (13616) Surgery (16580) Global Health (940)

Abstract

Paediatric neuro-oncology in low- and middle-incomecountries (LMICs) accounts for a significant proportion ofcancer-related mortalities in this age group. The currentdearth of structured paediatric neurosurgery trainingprogrammes in LMICs requires multidisciplinarycoordination; neurosurgeons play certain key roles, asdiscussed in this article, in ensuring safe and effective carefor paediatric neuro-oncology patients. This documentintends to elaborate through illustrative cases of thetechnical and structural nuances required byneurosurgeons in LMICs to provide appropriate surgicalcare.Keywords: Neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, Neoplasms

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