Special Anaesthetic Considerations for Brain Tumour Surgery in Children

Brain tumours are among the most common neoplasm in children. Therefore, paediatric anaesthesiologists face the challenge of neurosurgical interventions in all age groups. To minimize perioperative mortality and morbidity, a comprehensive understanding of age-dependent differences in anatomy and cer...

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Main Authors: Sandra Jeker (Author), Maria Julia Beck (Author), Thomas O. Erb (Author)
Format: Book
Published: MDPI AG, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Brain tumours are among the most common neoplasm in children. Therefore, paediatric anaesthesiologists face the challenge of neurosurgical interventions in all age groups. To minimize perioperative mortality and morbidity, a comprehensive understanding of age-dependent differences in anatomy and cerebrovascular physiology is a mandatory prerequisite. Advances in subspeciality training in paediatric neurosurgery and paediatric anaesthesia may improve clinical outcomes and advance communication between the teams.
Item Description:10.3390/children9101539
2227-9067