Evaluation Of Different Surgical Approaches In Sphenoid Wing Meningion1as

Abstract

Sphenoidal meningiomas constitute 18% of intracranial masses. In this prospective study, 34 cases included: I 8 outer, middle and whole sphenoid wing, 12 clinoidal and 4 hyperostosing en plaque. In each case diagnosis was made clinically and confirmed radiologically and histo- pathologically. In 20 cases total removal was achieved, and subtotal resection in •14 cases. Post operative mortality in 1 case and morbidity in 7 cases. Outcome was: 8 cases were excellent, 13 were. good and 12 were fair and one mortality. Indication, & outcome for each approach is analyzed individualiy.