Table 4.
Summary of results of iodine 125 brachytherapy for progressive or recurrent glioblastoma multiforme
| Reference | Implant type | Number of patients | Median. survival (weeks) | Time to progression (weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneed et al., 1994a | Temporary | 66 | 51 | — |
| Sneed et al., 1994b | Temporary + hyperthermia | 25 | 49 | 26 |
| Zamorano et al., 1992 | Permanent (catheter-based) | 11 | 39.9 | — |
| Gaspar et al., 1999 | Permanent (catheter-based) | 37 | 46.8 | — |
| Halligan et al., 1996 | Permanent | 18 | 64 | 29 |
| Patel et al., 2000 | Permanent | 40 | 59 | 25 |
| Current study | Permanent | 37 | 52 | 17 |