Perioperative Nursing Management of a Lateral Ventricle Trigone Meningioma Resected via a Contralateral Approach: A Case Report

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Abstract

This article summarizes the nursing experience with a patient who underwent resection of a lateral ventricle trigone meningioma via a contralateral interhemispheric approach. Key nursing measures included preoperative health education and psychological care, baseline neurological assessment, and comprehensive physiological preparation. Postoperative care focused on intensive vital sign monitoring and support, comprehensive neurological evaluation and early rehabilitation, as well as a proactive strategy for preventing secondary epilepsy and controlling intracranial infection. Through active treatment and systematic nursing care, the patient achieved an uncomplicated recovery and was discharged on postoperative day 9. The successful implementation of these structured nursing interventions contributed to favorable postoperative outcomes, offering a valuable reference for the perioperative management of similar complex neurosurgical cases.

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