Analysis of recurrence in meningiomas

Objective To evaluate the clinical factors that affect the recurrence of the meningioma.Methods A retrospective clinical aspects in 83 cases of meningiomas,which were operated during 1993～1997,were studied.The factors were evaluated with univariate and multivariate analysis.Result With univariate analysis,tumor size,tumor location,tumor shape,edema,extent of resection,pathological grade,CT enhancement showed highly significance to recurrence of meningiomas.With multivariate analysis,pathological grade,extent of resection,tumor location,tumor shape and CT enhancement showed significant danger to recurrence of meningiomas.Conclusion The main factors that affect the recurrence of meningioma patients are pathological grade,tumor location,extent of resection,tumor shape and CT enhancement.