FEBAIR microsurgical principles in meningiomas and recurrence: a long-term follow-up series - Takeaways - MDSpire

FEBAIR microsurgical principles in meningiomas and recurrence: a long-term follow-up series

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  • Carlos Eduardo da Silva

  • Tamara Vidaletti

  • Paulo Eduardo Peixoto de Freitas

  • May 28, 2026

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    Meningiomas are the most common primary intracranial tumors, accounting for nearly 39% of brain lesions.

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    The study involved 99 patients with 102 meningiomas, with an average follow-up period of 171 months.

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    Recurrence occurred in approximately 20% of patients, with higher rates associated with lower Simpson grades of resection.

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    Most meningiomas (95.1%) were classified as WHO grade 1, and the mortality rate during follow-up was 7%.

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    Eighty percent of recurrent cases had Simpson grades III and IV, indicating incomplete tumor removal.

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