Contralateral approach to resection of a parafalcine meningioma--a technical note

Br J Neurosurg. 2014 Oct;28(5):699-700. doi: 10.3109/02688697.2014.887655. Epub 2014 Jun 26.

Abstract

A case of resection of a large parafalcine frontal meningioma via a contralateral transfalcine approach is described. The predominantly left-sided tumour was debulked from the right parafalcine approach with the benefit of avoiding manipulation of ipsilateral swollen brain. This approach enabled complete tumour resection and resolution of motor deficit.

Keywords: contralateral; meningioma; parafalcine; resection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Meningioma / diagnosis
  • Meningioma / surgery*
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Treatment Outcome