A Retrospective Evaluation of the Retrosigmoidal Approach for Petroclival Meningioma Surgery and Prognostic Factors Affecting Clinical Outcome.

Publication

A Retrospective Evaluation of the Retrosigmoidal Approach for Petroclival Meningioma Surgery and Prognostic Factors Affecting Clinical Outcome.

Journal Paper/Review - Apr 1, 2022

Masalha Waseem, Heiland Dieter Henrik, Steiert Christine, Krueger Marie T, Schnell Daniel, Scheiwe Christian, Grosu Anca-L, Schnell Oliver, Beck Juergen, Grauvogel Juergen

Citation

Masalha W, Heiland D, Steiert C, Krueger M, Schnell D, Scheiwe C, Grosu A, Schnell O, Beck J, Grauvogel J. A Retrospective Evaluation of the Retrosigmoidal Approach for Petroclival Meningioma Surgery and Prognostic Factors Affecting Clinical Outcome. Front Oncol 2022; 12:786909.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Front Oncol 2022; 12

Publication Date

Apr 1, 2022

Issn Print

2234-943X

Pages

786909

Brief description/objective

Petroclival meningioma (PCM) remains a major neurosurgical challenge. There are still controversial strategic treatment concepts about surgical approach, the extent of resection, and postoperative radiotherapy. We aimed to evaluate prognostic factors influencing the progression-free survival (PFS) rates of PCM, with a particular focus on the retrosigmoidal approach, the role of the extent of resection, and postoperative radiotherapy.