Management and prevention of necrosis of the scalp after embolization and surgery for meningioma

Surg Neurol. 1986 Apr;25(4):357-60. doi: 10.1016/0090-3019(86)90210-7.

Abstract

Ischemic necrosis of the occipital scalp followed embolization and surgery for a large convexity meningioma in one of our patients. This complication was successfully managed by free tissue transfer. Suggestions for the prevention of this serious complication are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Meningioma / surgery
  • Meningioma / therapy*
  • Necrosis
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*
  • Preoperative Care
  • Scalp / blood supply
  • Scalp / pathology*
  • Surgical Flaps