FREQUENCY OF POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS FOLLOWING SUPRATENTORIAL TUMOR SURGERY IN A TERTIARY CARE NEUROSURGICAL UNIT

Objective: To determine the frequency of postoperative complications, specifically wound infection and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, in patients undergoing supratentorial tumor surgery. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in the Neurosurgery Unit of MTI-Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, from December 31, 2019, to June 30, 2020. A total of 73 patients diagnosed with supratentorial tumors were included using non-probability consecutive sampling. Data regarding demographic characteristics and postoperative complications were recorded on a structured proforma and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Results: Out of 73 patients, 42 (57.5%) were male and 31 (42.5%) were female. The mean age was 35.73 ± 8.08 years. Postoperative wound infection was observed in 3 (4.1%) patients, while CSF leak occurred in another 3 (4.1%) patients. Conclusions: Supratentorial tumor surgeries carry a risk of postoperative complications such as wound infection and CSF leak. Adequate intraoperative precautions and adherence to standard protocols are essential to minimize these risks.