Surgical outcomes of removing skull base lesions through the nose.
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at the results of removing skull base lesions using a minimally invasive technique through the nose. It aims to see how safe and effective this approach is for treating tumors at the base of the skull.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have a skull base lesion (a growth at the bottom of the skull) confirmed by MRI or CT scan.
- Your surgery must be planned as an endoscopic endonasal approach (through the nose).
- You must have complete preoperative assessments, including clinical and imaging evaluations.
- You must have an MRI within 72 hours to 3 months after surgery to check how much of the lesion was removed.
- You must be willing to have follow-up for at least 3 months after surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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