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Neuroblastoma

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Pediatric Surgery

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Results and Conclusion

The operative mortality is about 1–2%. For those undergoing clearance of coeliac and superior mesenteric arteries, diarrhoea has been a particular problem. At the present time age and stage are the main determinants of survival — age under 1 year and low stage are associated with an improved outcome. For those with localized tumours survival is in the region of 90–100%. The role of surgery in managing those with locally advanced or metastatic disease is unclear. However, recent evidence suggests that complete excision confers a survival advantage for those with stage 3 disease, although it is not clear that complete excision improves survival in those with metastatic disease. This remains at about 30%.

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    Edward Kiely FRCSI, FRCS, FRCPCH (Consultant Paediatric Surgeon)

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  1. University College, Dublin, Ireland

    Prem Puri MS, FRCS, FRCS (Ed), FACS (Newman Clinical Research Professor) (Newman Clinical Research Professor)

  2. Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland

    Prem Puri MS, FRCS, FRCS (Ed), FACS (Newman Clinical Research Professor) (Newman Clinical Research Professor)

  3. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz, 8036, Graz, Austria

    Michael E. Höllwarth (Professor & Head) (Professor & Head)

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Kiely, E. (2006). Neuroblastoma. In: Puri, P., Höllwarth, M.E. (eds) Pediatric Surgery. Springer Surgery Atlas Series. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-30258-1_42

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