2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-Surgery for Posterior Fossa Tumors: Our Experience

Surgery for Posterior Fossa Tumors: Our Experience

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Asim Skomorac, Chairman of Neurosurgery in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, presents their experience in treating posterior fossa tumors. He discusses the anatomy of the posterior cranial fossa, tumor classification, pathological characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. He presents a study of 47 patients with posterior fossa tumors, discussing their demographics, initial symptoms, surgical approaches, and histopathological findings. Dr. Skomorac emphasizes the challenges and importance of optimizing tumor resection without compromising patient neurostatus and general health. The video also includes a Q&A session and comments from colleagues.

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Rasim Skomorac, MD (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Keywords

posterior fossa tumors

tumor classification

surgery

chemotherapy

radiotherapy