suprasellar meningiomas. Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: Tumor resection group without intradural decompression of the optic canal. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Tumor resection group with intradural decompression of the
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of suprasellar meningioma based on clinical examination and imaging findings. Candidates for tumor resection surgery. On visual examination, at least one eye should have a visual acuity above 0.1 and below 0.7.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with visual impairment due to damage to the retina, optic nerve, chiasm, or visual cortex for reasons other than suprasellar meningiomas are excluded. Patients who do not agree to continue participating at any stage of the study. Patients who present with tumor recurrence in the same area. Patients who have been diagnosed with a non-meningioma tumor after postoperative pathology report. Patients whose optic nerve is affected by a tumor during surgery Patients with visual acuity below 0.1 in both eyes during the initial preoperative examination. Patients with visual acuity above 0.7 in both eyes during preoperative examinations. Patients with major psychiatric disorders. Patients who do not have adequate access to follow-up at scheduled times. Patients who have a severe reaction to a contrast agent, a metal heart valve, a pacemaker, a non-titanium metal clip, and fear of confinement will not be able to have an MRI.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of the improving the vision of patients with and without intradural decompression of the optic canal after surgery. Timepoint: 3 days, a week, a month, three months after surgery. Method of measurement: Snellen chart or Computerized tests. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of the incidence of surgical complications of suprasellar meningiomas in patients with and without intradural decompression of the optic canal. Timepoint: Three days after admission to the ward. Method of measurement: Based on history and examinations. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactArad Iranmehr
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed