Prognostic significance of preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in surgically resected schwannomas.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The goal of schwannoma resection is to control the tumor while preserving neurological function. Schwannomas have a variable postoperative growth pattern, therefore preoperative prediction of a schwannoma's growth pattern is favorable. This study aimed to examine the relationship between preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and postoperative recurrence and retreatment in patients with schwannoma.

Methods

We retrospectively examined 124 patients who underwent schwannoma resection in our institution. Associations between preoperative NLR, other patient and tumor characteristics, and tumor recurrence and retreatment were analyzed.

Results

Median follow-up was 2569.5 days. Postoperative recurrence occurred in 37 patients. Recurrence that required re

SUBMITTER: Takahara K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9950385 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature