Care of children with brain and spine tumours – A review of practice

Aims and method were to assess the current practice in paediatric tumour management by the departments of neurosurgery and oncology, compare these with nationally agreed recommendations and examine for areas of improvement. Patient records were identified from departmental databases - 30 patients treated from October 2004 to May 2006. Factors assessed included treatment timelines (e.g., referral to admission and imaging, admission to surgery,...