Objective: To explore microsurgical treatment of giant epidermoid cysts in the central region of the skull base in 36 cases.
Methods: The clinic characteristics and the operation experience about the microsurgical treatment of giant epidermoid cysts in the central region of the skull base were retrospectively analyzed.
Results: In the 36 cases, 32 had total removal of the tumor, and the other 4 experienced subtotal removal. Thirteen presented nerve system damage or nerve damage aggravation, but there was no operative mortality.
Conclusion: According to the epidermoid cyst area, the ratio of total resection can be elevated and the complication can be lowered by suitable approach and microneurosurgical technique.
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