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Evaluation of different surgical approaches in sphenoid wing meningiomas

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

Neurosurgery

Advisors

Mansi, Amr A., Quttb, Mussttafa W., Kamel, Rami A.

Authors

El-Falaki, Aumar Mamdouh

Accessioned

2017-03-30 06:23:41

Available

2017-03-30 06:23:41

type

M.D. Thesis

Abstract

Sphenoidal meningiomas constitute 18% of intracranial masses. In this prospective study, 34 cases included: 18 outer, middle and whole sphenoid wing, 12 clinoidal and 4 hyperostosing en plaque. In each case diagnosis was made clinically and confirmed radiologically and histo- pathologically. In 20 cases total removal was achieved, and subtotal resection in 14 cases. Post operative mortality in 1 case and morbidity in 7 cases. Outcome was: 8 cases were excellent, 13 were good and 12 were fair and one mortality. Indication, & outcome for each approach is analyzed individually.

Issued

1 Jan 2005

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

28 Jan 2023