Complications of particle embolization of meningiomas: frequency, risk factors, and outcome.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Particle embolization is widely used in the treatment of meningiomas. We assessed the frequency and outcome of complications of embolization of meningiomas and tried to identify risk factors.

Materials and methods

Between 1994 and 2009, a total of 198 patients with 201 meningiomas underwent embolization. Indication for embolization was preoperative in 165 meningiomas and adjunctive to radiosurgery in 8. In the remaining 28 meningiomas, embolization was initially offered as a sole therapy. There were 128 women and 70 men with a mean age of 54.4 years (median age, 54 years; range, 15-90 years). Complications were defined as any neurologic deficit or death that occurred during or after embolization. Logistic regression was used to identify the following p

SUBMITTER: Carli DF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7964095 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature