Predictors of Survival Among Pediatric and Adult Ependymoma Cases: A Study Using Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results Data from 1973–2007

摘要

BackgroundDespite previous research, prognostic factors for ependymoma remain relatively controversial. The purpose of our study was to examine demographic, clinical, and tumor attributes as potential predictors of survival using Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program data (1973–2007).