Endoscopic Resection of Pediatric Skull Base Tumors: An Evidence-Based Review.

ABSTRACT: Objectives  To perform a systematic review examining experiences with endoscopic resection of skull base lesions in the pediatric population, with a focus on outcomes, recurrence, and surgical morbidities. Methods  PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science databases were evaluated. Studies were assessed for level of evidence. Bias risk was evaluated using the Cochrane Bias tool, Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE), and Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) criteria. Patient characteristics, pathology, site of primary disease, presenting symptoms, stage, procedure specific details, and complications were evaluated. Results were reported using the Preferred Reporting Systems for Systematic Reviews and Me

SUBMITTER: Shenouda K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6748853 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature