<strong>Objective:</strong> To evaluate the role of expanded endoscopic endonasal approach in removal of clival chordomas. <strong>Patients &</strong> <strong>Methods:</strong> ...<strong>Objective:</strong> To evaluate the role of expanded endoscopic endonasal approach in removal of clival chordomas. <strong>Patients &</strong> <strong>Methods:</strong> Nine patients with clival chordomas were operated upon in Cairo University hospital from September 2015 to September 2018 using the EEEA a recurrent case and seven new cases were involved in these study and ten operations were done. All patients had preoperative neurological and radiological examination. The study was focusing on the approach, efficacy of tumor removal, reconstruction of the base and complications related to this approach. <strong>Results:</strong> Nine patients were operated in this study in which ten operations were done. It included six males (66.6%) and three females (33.3%) with age ranging from 4 years to 63 years with average age 40.7 years. Headache and diplopia were the most common symptoms found in six patients (66.6%). Brainstem affection was found in two patients (22.2%). Lower cranial nerves affection was found in two patients (22.2%). One case developed CSF leakage postoperatively (11.1%). Two patients underwent tracheostomy. We achieve total removal in four patients (44.4%), near total removal in one patient (11.1%) and subtotal tumor resection in four patients (44.4%). <strong>Conclusion:</strong> EEEA for clival chordomas is safe and effective approach regarding the results of the incidence of complications, and the percentage of tumor resection.展开更多
Pediatric skull base lesions are complex and challenging disorders.Safe and comprehensive management of this diverse group of disorders requires the expertise of an experienced multidisciplinary skull base team.Adult ...Pediatric skull base lesions are complex and challenging disorders.Safe and comprehensive management of this diverse group of disorders requires the expertise of an experienced multidisciplinary skull base team.Adult endoscopic skull base surgery has evolved due to technologic and surgical advancements,multidisciplinary team approaches,and continued innovation.Similar principles continue to advance the care delivered to the pediatric population.The approach and management of these lesions varies considerably based on tumor anatomy,pathology,and surgical goals.An understanding of the nuances of skull base reconstruction unique to the pediatric population is critical for successful outcomes.展开更多
文摘<strong>Objective:</strong> To evaluate the role of expanded endoscopic endonasal approach in removal of clival chordomas. <strong>Patients &</strong> <strong>Methods:</strong> Nine patients with clival chordomas were operated upon in Cairo University hospital from September 2015 to September 2018 using the EEEA a recurrent case and seven new cases were involved in these study and ten operations were done. All patients had preoperative neurological and radiological examination. The study was focusing on the approach, efficacy of tumor removal, reconstruction of the base and complications related to this approach. <strong>Results:</strong> Nine patients were operated in this study in which ten operations were done. It included six males (66.6%) and three females (33.3%) with age ranging from 4 years to 63 years with average age 40.7 years. Headache and diplopia were the most common symptoms found in six patients (66.6%). Brainstem affection was found in two patients (22.2%). Lower cranial nerves affection was found in two patients (22.2%). One case developed CSF leakage postoperatively (11.1%). Two patients underwent tracheostomy. We achieve total removal in four patients (44.4%), near total removal in one patient (11.1%) and subtotal tumor resection in four patients (44.4%). <strong>Conclusion:</strong> EEEA for clival chordomas is safe and effective approach regarding the results of the incidence of complications, and the percentage of tumor resection.
文摘Pediatric skull base lesions are complex and challenging disorders.Safe and comprehensive management of this diverse group of disorders requires the expertise of an experienced multidisciplinary skull base team.Adult endoscopic skull base surgery has evolved due to technologic and surgical advancements,multidisciplinary team approaches,and continued innovation.Similar principles continue to advance the care delivered to the pediatric population.The approach and management of these lesions varies considerably based on tumor anatomy,pathology,and surgical goals.An understanding of the nuances of skull base reconstruction unique to the pediatric population is critical for successful outcomes.
