Neurosurgery
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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a known complication of posterior fossa surgery near the sigmoid and transverse sinus. The incidence and treatment of postoperative asymptomatic CVST are controversial. ⋯ Tumor entity influences the incidence of postoperative CVST. In clinically asymptomatic patients, careful decision making is necessary whether to initiate therapeutic anticoagulation or not.