Preferences and Utilities for Health States after Treatment of Olfactory Groove Meningioma: Endoscopic vs Open

Abstract

Background: Olfactory groove meningiomas (OGMs) have been treated with either transcranial approaches such as the bifrontal craniotomy or more recently, with the endonasal endoscopic approach. Preliminary outcomes for the endonasal approach seem promising. In choosing an appropriate approach, clinicians must weigh the indications for the approach, potential clinical outcomes, and resource implications. The purpose of this study is to report utility scores for various health states after treatment for OGM to allow for economic comparisons and better understanding of society’s treatment preferences.