Surgical results for meningiomas of the craniocervical junction

Neurosurgery
M SamiiG Carvalho

Abstract

We have undertaken a retrospective analysis of 38 patients who were operated on for 40 meningiomas of the craniocervical junction between September 1977 and August 1995 to determine which factors influenced resectability, complications, and postoperative outcomes. Radiological examinations, clinical data, and operation notes were evaluated, and additional follow-up information was obtained from outpatient examinations, telephone calls, and questionnaires. Four groups could be distinguished according to dural attachment as follows: 1) 15 spinocranial meningiomas originated from the spinal canal and extended intracranially; 25 craniocervical meningiomas of intracranial origin were divided into 2) meningiomas of the lower clivus (10 patients with 11 tumors), 3) lateral meningiomas (11 patients with 12 tumors), and 4) posterior meningiomas (2 patients). Standard midline or lateral suboccipital approaches with opening of the foramen magnum and laminectomy of the involved cervical segments were sufficient for the great majority of tumors. In seven instances only, drilling the posterior third of an occipital condyle was needed. Twelve of 15 spinocranial meningiomas and 13 of 25 craniocervical meningiomas could be removed totally. One ...Continue Reading

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