Journal of International Oncology››2015,Vol. 42››Issue (2): 103-108.doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2015.02.007

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Meta analysis of brain metastases ideal treatment mode

Li Ying, Fang Xiaomeng, Jiang Da, Dong Qian, Zhang Zengye, Zheng Fei

  1. Department of Medical Oncology, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050011, China
  • Online:2015-02-08Published:2015-02-02
  • Contact:Jiang Da E-mail:jiangda139@163.com

Abstract:ObjectiveTo explore the ideal treatment mode of brain metastases by Metaanalysis. MethodsArticles were searched for from the databases at home and abroad using English and Chinese keywords. Searching time limited from the databases setting up to December 30, 2012. Jadad score was applied to evaluate the qualities of literatures. RevMan5.0 software was applied to perform the Metaanalysis. A totle of 25 articles including 2 750 patients were eligible for the Metaanalysis, which divided into groups with different treatment. ResultsCompared with monotherapy, combined therapy improved 1year survival (OR=0.58, 95%CI: 0.46~0.71, P<0.000 01). In combined therapy groups, compared with two methods, three kinds of therapies improved 1year survival (OR=0.63, 95%CI: 0.50~0.80, P=0.000 1). Compared with local therapy only or systemic therapy only, systemic combined local therapy improved 1year survival (OR=0.68, 95%CI: 0.53~0.86, P=0.001; OR=0.59, 95%CI: 0.41~0.86, P=0.006). In systemic combined local therapy groups, three kinds of treatments improved 1year survival compared with two methods (OR=0.52, 95%CI: 0.35~0.78, P=0.002). Compared with nonmolecular targeted therapy, molecular targeted therapy improved 1year survival (OR=0.76, 95%CI: 0.67~0.87, P<0.000 1). ConclusionThe reasonable treatment for patients with brain metastases is combined treatment with operation, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. There is better curative effect added molecular targeted therapy based on original scheme, if patients have targeted therapy indications.

Key words:Meta-analysis,Antineoplastic protocols,Survival rate,Brain metastases