Microsurgical treatment of solid hemangioblastoma in the posterior fossa / 中华显微外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To improve the microsurgical results of solid hemangioblastoma in the posterior fossa. Methods A retrospective review of 34 patients with solid hemangioblastoma in the posterior fossa was conducted including the clinical manifestations,diagnostic modalities and microsurgical outcomes. Results Total tumor removal was achieved in 29 cases,subtotal removal of tumor in 5 cases. Neurological function improved in 24 cases postoperatively,deteriorated in 6 cases,died 4 cases because of brain stem ischemia or edema. Conclusion it is an effective and importent method by using the microsurgical technique to removal solid hemangioblastoma in posterior fossa