Physical morbidity by surgical approach and tumor location in skull base surgery

BACKGROUND: Skull base tumors are associated with physical symptoms that vary depending on location and surgical approach. METHODS: Skull base surgery patients (n = 138) were retrospectively reviewed and physical symptoms were quantified. Patients were divided into 4 groups by surgical approach (open, endoscopic) and tumor location (anterior, central). Multivariate analyses determined odds for symptom development.