Ovoid Foramen Magnum Shape is Associated with Increased Complications and Decreased Extent of Resection for Anterolateral Foramen Magnum Meningiomas
Conclusion This is the first study demonstrating that ovoid FMs may pose surgical challenges, poorer operative outcomes, and lower rates of extent of resection. Preoperative radiological investigation including morphometric FM measurement to determine if FMs are ovoid or nonovoid can improve surgical planning and complication avoidance. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Kina, Hakan Erginoglu, Ufuk Hanalioglu, Sahin Ozaydin, Burak Baskaya, Mustafa K. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research