Outcomes following Surgical Resection of Trigeminal Schwannomas: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This article from the Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B. Skull Base focuses on the outcomes of surgical resection of trigeminal schwannomas (TS). The systematic review and meta-analysis included 26 studies with 974 patients, highlighting that extent of resection (EOR) significantly impacts the risk of recurrence. Patients commonly presented with symptoms like trigeminal hypesthesia and facial pain, with postoperative improvement more likely for facial pain than hypesthesia. The study establishes benchmarks for neurosurgeons to enhance surgical outcomes for TS patients. [Extracted from the article]