Petroclival and foramen magnum meningiomas: surgical approaches and pitfalls.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-1996
Abstract
The management of petroclival and foramen magnum meningiomas has been revolutionized by the techniques of cranial base surgery. However, these tumors are still among the most difficult cranial base lesions to treat. In this report, we discuss the classification, presenting symptoms, preoperative investigation, treatment indications, operative approaches and technique, postoperative complications and care, and results of surgery of petroclival and foramen magnum meningiomas. Careful analysis of tumor- and patient-related factors has helped us to predict which features can lead to postoperative problems in patients allowing surgeons to appropriately modify their behavior. The application of cranial base techniques-combined with new knowledge about the limitations of microsurgical resection-can greatly reduce postoperative morbidity in these patients.
Volume
29
Issue
3
First Page
249
Last Page
259
ISSN
0167-594X
Published In/Presented At
Sekhar, L. N., Wright, D. C., Richardson, R., & Monacci, W. (1996). Petroclival and foramen magnum meningiomas: surgical approaches and pitfalls. Journal of neuro-oncology, 29(3), 249–259. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00165655
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
8858531
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article