Surg-24. surgical resection of fourth ventricular ependymomas - case series and technical nuances

CONCLUSIONS:Tumor adherence to the 4thventricular floor is not an absolute contraindication for complete resection. Intraoperative neuro-monitoring is essential, and the development of sustained, but not transient CN activity, and/or hemodynamically significant bradycardia should limit the extent of resection.

Source: Neuro-Oncology - November 6, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Winkler, E., Birk, H., Safaee, M., Yue, J., Burke, J., Viner, J., Pekmezci, M., Perry, A., Aghi, M., Berger, M. S., McDermott, M. Tags: SURGICAL THERAPY Source Type: research