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. 2025 Aug 29;15:1582176. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1582176

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Flowchart depicting patient selection for posterior skull base surgery. Out of 253 patients, 143 were eligible based on criteria like age over 18 and confirmed lesions. 110 were excluded due to factors like preoperative dysphagia and severe dysfunctions. Eligible patients were divided into non-dysphagia (71) and dysphagia groups (72). — Patient screening flowchart.