Sphenoid Wing Meningiomas: Surgical Outcomes in a Series of 141 Cases and Proposal of a Scoring System Predicting Extent of Resection

Güdük, Mustafa; Özduman, Koray; Pamir, Mustafa

doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2018.12.175

Sphenoid Wing Meningiomas: Surgical Outcomes in a Series of 141 Cases and Proposal of a Scoring System Predicting Extent of Resection

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Güdük M., Özduman K., Pamir M. N.

WORLD NEUROSURGERY, vol.125, 2019 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 125
Publication Date: 2019
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.12.175
Journal Name: WORLD NEUROSURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Keywords: Meningiomas, Skull base tumors, Sphenoid ridge meningiomas, Sphenoid wing meningiomas, CAVERNOUS SINUS, EN-PLAQUE, ORBITAL MENINGIOMAS, INTRACRANIAL MENINGIOMAS, MICROSURGICAL TREATMENT, MANAGEMENT, RECURRENCE, STRATEGIES, INVASION, SURGERY
Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Sphenoid wing meningiomas are the third most common group of intracranial meningiomas. Their management is a challenge because of their bone invasion potential and their proximity to neurovascular structures and the cavernous sinus.