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Post-operative events following elective craniotomy for tumor in children

  • By

  • C. Stewart Nichols

  • Emal Lesha

  • Delaney Graham

  • David G. Laird

  • Brandy Vaughn

  • Nir Shimony

  • Paul Klimo Jr.

  • October 20, 2025

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    Central nervous system tumors are the most common cancer in children and a leading cause of cancer-related death in those aged 0-14.

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    Surgery, particularly craniotomy, is essential in treating pediatric tumors, despite significant short-term morbidity rates.

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    Postoperative events (POEs) can adversely impact functional status and quality of life in children after craniotomy.

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    The study analyzed a 12-year database of elective craniotomies to explore relationships between patient characteristics and POEs.

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    POEs were defined as significant postoperative incidents requiring further intervention within 90 days of surgery.

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Post-operative events following elective craniotomy for tumor in children

  • by C. Stewart Nichols, Emal Lesha, Delaney Graham, David G. Laird, Brandy Vaughn, Nir Shimony, Paul Klimo Jr.

  • October 20, 2025

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