Neurosurgery Unit, Head-Neck and Neurosciences Department, Santa Maria Della Misericordia University Hospital, Udine, Italy.
Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Neurosurg Rev. 2024 Jul 31;47(1):373. doi: 10.1007/s10143-024-02524-8.
The management of meningioma in elderly patients (MEP) presents a complex and evolving challenge. Data available offer conflicting information on treatment options and complications. This survey aimed to examine the current approach to MEP, comparing the national profile to data in the current literature. A survey addressing the treatments options and management of meningioma in elderly was designed on behalf of SINch® (Società Italiana di Neurochirurgia) and sent via email to all Chiefs of Neurosurgical Departments. The survey remained open for responses from May 5th, 2022, until November 21st, 2022. A search of the literature published between January 2000 and March 2023, in accordance to PRISMA guidelines, was included. A total of 51 Neurosurgical centers participated in the survey. The caseload profile of each center influences the choice of treatment selection (Stereotactic Radiosurgery versus open surgery) (p = 0.01) and the consolidated practice of discussing cases within a multidisciplinary group (p = 0.02). The pooled meta-analysis demonstrated a significant increased risk in the elderly group for permanent deficits (p < 0.00001), postoperative infections (p = 0.0004) and hemorrhage (p = 0.0001), perioperative mortality (p < 0.00001), and medical complications (p < 0.00001) as compared to the young population. This study presents the initial comprehensive analysis of the existing trends in the surgical management of MEP in Italy. The significant variation in practices primarily stems from the absence of standardized guidelines. While most centers have adopted an integrated approach, there is a need to promote a multidisciplinary care model. Prospective studies are needed to gather robust evidence in this clinical setting.
老年脑膜瘤患者(MEP)的管理提出了一个复杂且不断发展的挑战。现有的数据提供了相互矛盾的治疗选择和并发症信息。本调查旨在研究目前对 MEP 的治疗方法,将全国情况与当前文献中的数据进行比较。代表 SINch®(意大利神经外科学会)设计了一份关于脑膜瘤治疗选择和管理的调查问卷,并通过电子邮件发送给所有神经外科主任。调查从 2022 年 5 月 5 日开始,截至 2022 年 11 月 21 日结束。根据 PRISMA 指南,对 2000 年 1 月至 2023 年 3 月期间发表的文献进行了搜索。共有 51 个神经外科中心参与了调查。每个中心的病例量特征影响治疗选择(立体定向放射外科与开放手术)(p=0.01)和在多学科小组内讨论病例的综合实践(p=0.02)。汇总的荟萃分析表明,老年组永久性缺陷(p<0.00001)、术后感染(p=0.0004)和出血(p=0.0001)、围手术期死亡率(p<0.00001)和医疗并发症(p<0.00001)的风险显著增加。与年轻人群相比,这是首次对意大利 MEP 手术管理现有趋势的全面分析。实践中的显著差异主要源于缺乏标准化指南。虽然大多数中心已经采用了综合方法,但需要推广多学科护理模式。需要前瞻性研究来为这一临床环境提供有力的证据。
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