Takeaway
The application of fluorescein sodium for the resection of medulloblastoma is safe and effective and provides stable fluorescence.
Why this matters?
Novel tracers that enable intraoperative tumor visualization are needed to improve surgical resection of medulloblastoma.
This novel study is the first evaluation of fluorescein sodium guidance adjunct in the resection of medulloblastoma in a large sample of cases; the findings suggest that this tracer is effective in visualizing the tumor with no adverse side effects.