Linear Scalp Incision in Brain Tumor Surgery: Intraoperative and Postoperative Considerations.

Background: Although the linear scalp incision is commonly used in neurosurgical practice, a systematic study elucidating its pros and cons in a specific surgical setting is lacking. Herein, we analyzed our experience with linear scalp incision in brain tumor surgery and the impact on intraoperative variables and postoperative complications.

Methods: Patients undergoing brain tumor surgery (January 2014-December 2021) at 2 neurosurgical departments were included and divided into 2 groups: linear or flap scalp incision.

Intracranial Meningiomas in Patients Aged ≥80 Years: Pathological Features and Surgical Problems.

Background: Patients aged >80 years frequently have intracranial meningiomas. In the present study, we have discussed the pathological features, comorbidities, and surgical complications for this age group from a surgical series and literature review.

Methods: In the present study, we reviewed a surgical series of 354 intracranial meningiomas and compared the oldest age group (age, ≥80 years) of 17 patients with 73 patients aged 70-79 years and 264 patients aged <70 years.