P Bret1, J Guyotat, G Madarassy, A C Ricci, F Signorelli. 1. Service de Neurochirurgie B and Faculté de Médecine Lyon-Nord, Hôpital Neurologique et Neurochirurgical Pierre Wertheimer, Lyon, France.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Report our experience with 27 tentorial meningiomas (TM) surgically treated between 1985 and 1998. METHODS: The records of 27 patients with TMs were retrospectively reviewed for clinical presentation, neuroradiological evaluation, surgical treatment and long-term outcome. The extent of tumor resection was scored according to the Simpson's grading for tumor removal. Long-term results were evaluated according to the Glasgow Outcome Score (GOS). RESULTS: The average age was 53 years. Female predominance was 74%. The most common complaints at presentation were headaches (51%), gait ataxia (33%), memory disturbances (30%) and hypoacousia (30%). A classification of TMs into 5 subgroups according to tumor site is proposed on the basis of imaging studies. A cerebrospinal fluid shunt was established prior to direct approach in 7 patients and as the sole procedure in one inoperable patient. Twenty-seven direct approaches were undertaken in 26 patients, including 17 infratentorial and 10 supratentorial approaches. Total tumor removal was achieved in 20 patients (77%) and subtotal removal in 6 (23%). Fifteen patients (55%) experienced 22 postoperative complications. One patient died three months after a subtotal resection (mortality = 3.7%). With a mean follow-up of 54 months, all 26 survivors are currently alive with 23 having resumed their normal activities and 3 needing assistance. Five of 6 patients with subtotal resection survived and were followed for a period ranging from 72 to 132 months: none showed residual tumor progression and no re-operation was considered. An additional patient experienced a (<true>) recurrence 6 years after total removal, with no tumor progression 2 years after his recurrence was recognized. DISCUSSION: The best surgical approach to TMs is still a controversial matter. The advantages and drawbacks of conventional versus transbasal approaches are reviewed. Our experience suggests that subtotal removal can be associated with long recurrence-free intervals and preserved quality of life. TMs located at the tentorial edge carried a definitely worse prognosis than peripheral forms.
OBJECTIVE: Report our experience with 27 tentorial meningiomas (TM) surgically treated between 1985 and 1998. METHODS: The records of 27 patients with TMs were retrospectively reviewed for clinical presentation, neuroradiological evaluation, surgical treatment and long-term outcome. The extent of tumor resection was scored according to the Simpson's grading for tumor removal. Long-term results were evaluated according to the Glasgow Outcome Score (GOS). RESULTS: The average age was 53 years. Female predominance was 74%. The most common complaints at presentation were headaches (51%), gait ataxia (33%), memory disturbances (30%) and hypoacousia (30%). A classification of TMs into 5 subgroups according to tumor site is proposed on the basis of imaging studies. A cerebrospinal fluid shunt was established prior to direct approach in 7 patients and as the sole procedure in one inoperable patient. Twenty-seven direct approaches were undertaken in 26 patients, including 17 infratentorial and 10 supratentorial approaches. Total tumor removal was achieved in 20 patients (77%) and subtotal removal in 6 (23%). Fifteen patients (55%) experienced 22 postoperative complications. One patient died three months after a subtotal resection (mortality = 3.7%). With a mean follow-up of 54 months, all 26 survivors are currently alive with 23 having resumed their normal activities and 3 needing assistance. Five of 6 patients with subtotal resection survived and were followed for a period ranging from 72 to 132 months: none showed residual tumor progression and no re-operation was considered. An additional patient experienced a (<true>) recurrence 6 years after total removal, with no tumor progression 2 years after his recurrence was recognized. DISCUSSION: The best surgical approach to TMs is still a controversial matter. The advantages and drawbacks of conventional versus transbasal approaches are reviewed. Our experience suggests that subtotal removal can be associated with long recurrence-free intervals and preserved quality of life. TMs located at the tentorial edge carried a definitely worse prognosis than peripheral forms.
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