Cerebellar Mutism after posterior fossa tumor surgery: is it predictable, preventable, treatable?
Carlos Eduardo Barros Jucá,
Gabrielle Benevides Lima,
Pâmella Christine de Souza Munhoz
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Posterior fossa tumors pose challenges in pediatric neurosurgery and can lead to complications such as cerebellar mutism, affecting speech and motor abilities. This study aims to describe the evolution of cerebellar mutism and identify relevant factors in its pathophysiology and prognosis.
Methods: A review was conducted on three cases of children who underwent surgery for posterior fossa tumors by the same surgical team and developed postoperative cerebellar mutism. The study analyzed preoperati… Show more
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