Extradural anterior clinoidectomy in the management of parasellar meningiomas: Analysis of 13 years of experience and literature review


Por: Lopez, LS, Hernandez, FM, Cortes, CA, Ribo, PT, Holzapfel, MJA, Teixido, JM

Publicada: 1 sep 2018
Resumen:
Background and aim: The extradural anterior clinoidectomy (EAC) is a key microsurgical technique that facilitates the resection of tumors located in the parasellar region. There is currently no consensus regarding the execution of the procedure via extradural or intradural nor scientific evidence that supports its routine use. The purpose of this article is to expose our experience in performing EAC as part of the management of the parasellar meningiomas. Materials and methods: A retrospective analysis of the EAC for parasellar meningioma resection performed in our center between 2003 and 2015 was done. A total of 53 patients were recorded. We analized our series focusing on visual outcomes, resection rates and complications. Through an extensive bibliographic research, we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the EAC, technical considerations, comparison with the intradural clinoidectomy and its visual impact. Results: The most frequent tumors were anterior clinoidal meningiomas (33.9%). The most common initial symptoms were decreased visual acuity (45.3%) and headache (22.6%). A gross total resection was achieved in 67.9%, being subtotal in the remaining 32.1%. Regarding the visual deficits 67.9% of the patients presented clinical stability, 22.6% improvement and 9.4% worsening. The degree of tumor resection did not significantly influence post-surgical visual outcomes, either visual acuity (P = .71) or campimetric alterations (P = .53). 24.5% of the patients experienced in nerve transient paresis and 1.9% permanent. The postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leak rate was 3.8%. Mortality rate was 0%. The mean follow-up was 82.3 months. Conclusions: In our experience, EAC is a safe technique that facilitates the resection of the meningiomas located in the parasellar area, helps to achieve early tumor devascularization, reduces the need for retraction of the cerebral parenchyma and could play a positive role in the preservation of visual function and the appearance of tumor recurrences in the anterior clinoid process (ACP). (C) 2018 Sociedad Espanola de Neurocirugia. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. All rights reserved.

Filiaciones:
Lopez, LS:
 Hosp Univ Santa Creu & St Pau, Dept Neurocirugia, Barcelona, Spain

Hernandez, FM:
 Hosp Univ Santa Creu & St Pau, Dept Neurocirugia, Barcelona, Spain

Cortes, CA:
 Hosp Univ Santa Creu & St Pau, Dept Neurocirugia, Barcelona, Spain

Ribo, PT:
 Hosp Univ Santa Creu & St Pau, Dept Neurocirugia, Barcelona, Spain

Holzapfel, MJA:
 Hosp Univ Santa Creu & St Pau, Dept Neurocirugia, Barcelona, Spain

Teixido, JM:
 Hosp Univ Santa Creu & St Pau, Dept Neurocirugia, Barcelona, Spain
ISSN: 11301473





NEUROCIRUGIA
Editorial
ELSEVIER ESPANA SLU, AV JOSEP TARRADELLAS, 20-30, 1ERA PLANTA, BARCELONA, CP-08029, SPAIN, España
Tipo de documento: Review
Volumen: 29 Número: 5
Páginas: 225-232
WOS Id: 000445441400002
ID de PubMed: 29753644

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