Transient Neurologic Deterioration after Total Removal of Parasagittal Meningioma Including Completely Occluding Superior Sagittal Sinus
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 71-73, 2009.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-15430
ABSTRACT
In surgical planning of the parasagittal meningioma, invasion and occlusion of the superior sagittal sinus are important factors. When tumor is located within anterior 1/3, or when angiographic finding shows total occlusion of superior sagittal sinus, it is regarded that the ligation of superior sagittal sinus is safe. We report a case of parasagittal meningioma in 59-year-old male patient with complete occlusion of superior sagittal sinus which was confirmed by preoperative angiography, who developed temporary neurologic deterioration after superior sagittal sinus ligation and resection.
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Main subject:
Angiography
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Superior Sagittal Sinus
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Ligation
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Meningioma
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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