Cerebellar Mutism after posterior fossa tumor surgery: is it predictable, preventable, treatable?

• Main Authors: Carlos Eduardo Barros Jucá (Author), Gabrielle Benevides Lima (Author), Pâmella Christine de Souza Munhoz (Author), Patrícia Pereira de Andrade (Author), Francisco Gleison Albuquerque Ribeiro (Author), Júlia Praciano Lopes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Brazilian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 progno...