Transient Neurologic Deterioration after Total Removal of Parasagittal Meningioma Including Completely Occluding Superior Sagittal Sinus. |
In Ho Oh, Bong Jin Park, Seok Keun Choi, Young Jin Lim |
Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea. hyunsong@khmc.or.kr |
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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. |
Key Words:
Parasagittal meningioma; Superior sagittal sinus ligation; Transient neurologic deterioration |
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