Pediatric neuro-oncology in small centers--quality control of network support: the HIT-GBM experience.

Background: The quality of care for children with brain tumors might be higher in large medical centers; however, it may be possible to improve the quality of care received in smaller centers if they join an effective network.

Aim: This study used the HIT-GBM® database to compare the quality of care provided to pediatric high-grade glioma and diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma patients among various medical centers of differing sizes.

Patients And Methods: Overall survival was used as a defining parameter.