Permanent Visual Loss as a Complication of Decompressive Surgery for the Treatment of Posterior Fossa Tumours: A Report of Two Cases
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DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2023.2301360
Abstract: ABSTRACT Posterior fossa tumours are one of the most common types of solid neoplasia in paediatric patients. Although impaired vision can occur at presentation, it usually stabilises or improves after decompressive surgery. However, cases of… read more here.
Keywords: loss; decompressive surgery; fossa tumours; visual loss ... See more keywords
Pre-operative dosing of dexamethasone for the management of children with posterior fossa tumours: are we getting it right?
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2022.2040948
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Posterior fossa (PF) tumours are associated with vasogenic oedema causing symptoms of raised intracranial pressure. Preoperatively this is managed with dexamethasone. To minimise steroid related complications, the lowest effective dose should be administered.… read more here.
Keywords: dosing dexamethasone; posterior fossa; fossa tumours; pre operative ... See more keywords
Posterior Fossa Tumours in the First Year of Life: A Two-Centre Retrospective Study
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12030635
Abstract: Posterior fossa tumours (PFTs) in infants are very rare, and information on these tumours is scarce in the literature. This retrospective study reports their pathological characteristics and describes surgical aspects and treatment outcomes. A two-centre… read more here.
Keywords: year; high grade; grade; posterior fossa ... See more keywords