Affiliation:
1. Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin
2. Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No 6 Shuang Yong Road Nanning, Guangxi, Guangxi Province, China
Abstract
Background:
Pineal region lesions are more common in children than adults; however, therapeutic strategies for pineal region lesions in children are controversial.
Methods:
A retrospective study involving 54 pediatric with pineal region lesions was conducted. The therapeutic strategies for lesions and hydrocephalus were classified and analyzed.
Results:
Radiotherapy of pineal region lesions was shown to result in better postoperative recovery and fewer complications in the short-term compared with lesion resection. Total resection was related to smaller lesion size, endoscopic procedures, and a better prognosis. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion before the resection reduced hydrocephalus recurrences, whereas further lesion resection had a negative short-term influence on CSF diversion. Among the 4 therapeutic strategies to manage hydrocephalus, a third ventriculostomy (ETV) was reasonable and further resection did not have a negative impact on the ETV. The relief of hydrocephalus was also related to better postoperative recovery, a higher total resection rate, fewer complications, and a better prognosis. Logistical regression analysis indicated that lesion size and intracranial complications were predictors of outcome.
Conclusions:
For lesion treatment, total resection and radiotherapy are essential components in children. Total resection and CSF diversion before resection were beneficial, whereas further lesion resection had a negative impact on CSF diversion. For hydrocephalus treatment, ETV was shown to be the best therapeutic strategy for management of pediatric hydrocephalus. Total resection and better preoperative health status were associated with greater hydrocephalus relief. For the overall prognosis, a lack of hydrocephalus relief was associated with poor outcomes. Lesion size and intracranial complications may be the best predictors of outcome.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Subject
General Medicine,Otorhinolaryngology,Surgery
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