The association of patient age with postoperative morbidity and mortality following resection of intracranial tumors

Yang, Yang; Zeitlberger, Anna M; Neidert, Marian C; Staartjes, Victor E; et al; Vasella, Flavio; Velz, Julia; Krayenbühl, Niklaus; Regli, Luca; Stienen, Martin N

doi:10.1016/j.bas.2021.100304

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Yang, Y., Zeitlberger, A. M., Neidert, M. C., Staartjes, V. E., et al, Vasella, F., Velz, J., Krayenbühl, N., Regli, L., & Stienen, M. N. (2021). The association of patient age with postoperative morbidity and mortality following resection of intracranial tumors. Brain and Spine, 1, 100304. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bas.2021.100304

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The postoperative functional status of patients with intracranial tumors is influenced by patient-specific factors, including age.

RESEARCH QUESTION

This study aimed to elucidate the association between age and postoperative morbidity or mortality following the resection of brain tumors.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A multicenter database was retrospectively reviewed. Functional status was assessed before and 3-6 months after tumor resection by the Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS). Uni- and multivariable linear regression w