Endoscopic endonasal surgery for olfactory groove meningiomas: outcomes and limitations in 50 patients

摘要: Object Recently, endoscopic endonasal surgery (EES) has been introduced in the management of skull base tumors, with constantly improving outcomes and increasing indications. The authors retrospectively reviewed effectiveness EES olfactory groove meningiomas. Methods Between February 2003 December 2012, 50 patients (64% female) meningiomas underwent at University Pittsburgh Medical Center. present results analyze resection rates, clinical outcome, complications, limitations this approach. Results Forty-four presented primary whereas six were previously treated elsewhere. patients’ mean age was 57.1 years (range 27–88 years). Clinical presentation included altered mental status (36%), visual loss (30%), headache (24%), seizures (20%). maximum tumor diameter 41.6 mm 18–80 mm). All EES, which performed stages 18 giant tumors. Com...