Timothy H Ung1, Alexander Yang1, Mohammed Aref1, Zach Folzenlogen1, Vijay Ramakrishnan1,2, A Samy Youssef3,4. 1. Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, 12631 E. 17th Ave., C307, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA. 2. Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA. 3. Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, 12631 E. 17th Ave., C307, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA. Samy.Youssef@UCDenver.edu. 4. Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA. Samy.Youssef@UCDenver.edu.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Olfaction is an undervalued sense in neurosurgery. Attempted surgical resection of anterior cranial fossa meningiomas puts the olfactory pathway at risk. Preservation of olfaction may increase the postoperative quality of life. Objective assessment of olfaction may inform clinical decision-making and influence the selection of operative approaches for surgical resection. METHODS: We reviewed all patients who underwent surgical resection for midline anterior skull base meningiomas from July 1, 2014, through December 31, 2017. Patient demographics, tumor size, operative approach, pre- and postoperative deficits, and Simpson grade were collected and analyzed. Postoperative olfaction was assessed by clinical evaluation as well as objective evaluation using the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT). RESULTS: Twenty-eight patients (10 male, 18 female) were included with an average age of 53.8 years (range 27-80 years). Twenty-six patients underwent craniotomy for resection, while 2 patients had endoscopic approaches. Average tumor volume was 402.1 cm3 (6.6-2507.7 cm3). Preoperatively, five patients (17.8%) presented with olfactory impairment. Objectively, 50% of patients (14/28) consented and completed the UPSIT. The average postoperative UPSIT score was 25.8/40 (9/40-38/40). Two patients not identified on clinical assessment alone demonstrated postoperative olfactory deficit on UPSIT (2/14). CONCLUSION: There are limited published studies evaluating olfaction in patients who undergo skull-based approaches for anterior fossa meningiomas. Our series showed the highest olfaction preservation rate (87.5%) using a comprehensive strategy and multitude of surgical approaches based on the olfactory function and tumor characteristics.
BACKGROUND: Olfaction is an undervalued sense in neurosurgery. Attempted surgical resection of anterior cranial fossa meningiomas puts the olfactory pathway at risk. Preservation of olfaction may increase the postoperative quality of life. Objective assessment of olfaction may inform clinical decision-making and influence the selection of operative approaches for surgical resection. METHODS: We reviewed all patients who underwent surgical resection for midline anterior skull base meningiomas from July 1, 2014, through December 31, 2017. Patient demographics, tumor size, operative approach, pre- and postoperative deficits, and Simpson grade were collected and analyzed. Postoperative olfaction was assessed by clinical evaluation as well as objective evaluation using the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT). RESULTS: Twenty-eight patients (10 male, 18 female) were included with an average age of 53.8 years (range 27-80 years). Twenty-six patients underwent craniotomy for resection, while 2 patients had endoscopic approaches. Average tumor volume was 402.1 cm3 (6.6-2507.7 cm3). Preoperatively, five patients (17.8%) presented with olfactory impairment. Objectively, 50% of patients (14/28) consented and completed the UPSIT. The average postoperative UPSIT score was 25.8/40 (9/40-38/40). Two patients not identified on clinical assessment alone demonstrated postoperative olfactory deficit on UPSIT (2/14). CONCLUSION: There are limited published studies evaluating olfaction in patients who undergo skull-based approaches for anterior fossa meningiomas. Our series showed the highest olfaction preservation rate (87.5%) using a comprehensive strategy and multitude of surgical approaches based on the olfactory function and tumor characteristics.
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