Preoperative embolization of meningiomas

Surg Neurol. 1980 Aug;14(2):119-27.

Abstract

Embolization of very vascular meningiomas prior to operation will reduce the loss of blood during operation. The technique of preoperative embolization is discussed, and 11 cases are presented.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Meningioma / diagnostic imaging
  • Meningioma / surgery*
  • Middle Aged