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Combined subtemporal and retrosigmoid keyhole approach for extensive petroclival meningioma surgery: report of experience with 7 cases.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17674298     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: Resection of petroclival meningiomas offers great challenges to the neurosurgeons. Our experience of 7 cases using a combined subtemporal and retrosigmoid keyhole approach surgery was evaluated for the treatment of extensive petroclival meningiomas. METHODS: From July 2002 to July 2005, resections of 7 petroclival meningiomas, which involved both supra- and infratentorial regions, were performed via a combined subtemporal and retrosigmoid keyhole approach. The extent of tumor resection was evaluated by MRI 3 months after surgery, and postoperative complications were investigated. RESULTS: The maximum diameter of the tumors ranged from 3.4 to 6.0 cm (mean: 4.4 cm). Gross total resection (GTR) was achieved in 3 cases, giving a GTR rate of 43%. Subtotal resection (STR) was carried out in 4 cases. Neurological status remained intact in one case, while others presented with cranial nerve deficits (VII, VI, V, III and lower CN). No death was reported in the cases during the postoperative period. CONCLUSION: The combined keyhole approach is suitable for the treatment of extensive petroclival meningiomas. It provides easy and quick access to the supra- and infratentorial juxtaclival region without any petrous bone drilling. Complications related to the approach can be minimized.
Authors:
W Zhu; Y Mao; L-F Zhou; R Zhang; L Chen
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Minimally invasive neurosurgery : MIN     Volume:  50     ISSN:  0946-7211     ISO Abbreviation:  Minim Invasive Neurosurg     Publication Date:  2007 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-08-03     Completed Date:  2007-10-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9440973     Medline TA:  Minim Invasive Neurosurg     Country:  Germany    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  106-10     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Neurosurgical Center, Shanghai, P.R. China.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Brain / pathology,  radiography,  surgery
Cavernous Sinus / anatomy & histology,  pathology,  surgery
Cranial Fossa, Middle / anatomy & histology,  pathology,  surgery
Cranial Fossa, Posterior / anatomy & histology,  pathology,  surgery*
Cranial Nerves / pathology,  physiopathology,  surgery
Craniotomy / methods*
Dura Mater / anatomy & histology,  pathology,  surgery
Female
Humans
Infratentorial Neoplasms / pathology,  radiography,  surgery*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Meningeal Neoplasms / pathology,  radiography,  surgery*
Meningioma / pathology,  radiography,  surgery*
Middle Aged
Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
Occipital Bone / anatomy & histology,  pathology,  surgery
Postoperative Complications / etiology,  prevention & control
Treatment Outcome

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