Surgical treatment of cerebellar metastases in elderly patients: A threshold that moves forward?

Surgical treatment of cerebellar metastases in elderly patients: A threshold that moves forward?

The impact of surgery for cerebellar brain metastases in elderly population has been the object of limited studies in literature. Given the increasing burden of their chronic illnesses, the decision to recommend surgery remains difficult.All patients aged ≥65 years, who underwent surgical resection...

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Main Authors: Stefano Telera, Roberto Gazzeri, Veronica Villani, Laura Raus, Francesca Romana Giordano, Alessandra Costantino, Catia Pompea Delfinis, Francesca Piludu, Isabella Sperduti, Andrea Pace
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-04-01
Series:World Neurosurgery: X
Subjects:
Cerebellar metastases
Elderly patients
Perioperative outcomes
Frailty index
Postoperative complications
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590139723000133

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