Use of Neuroanatomic Knowledge and Neuronavigation System for a Safe Anterior Petrosectomy

Use of Neuroanatomic Knowledge and Neuronavigation System for a Safe Anterior Petrosectomy

Introduction: The petroclival region is among the most challenging anatomical areas to deal with in skull base surgery. Drilling of the anterior part of the petrous bone during the anterior transpetrosal approach involves the risk of injury of the cochlea, superior semicircular canal, internal carot...

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Main Authors: Ana Flores-Justa, Sabino Luzzi, Alice Giotta Lucifero, Juan F. Villalonga, Amparo Saenz, José María Santin-Amo, Matias Baldoncini, Alvaro Campero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
Kawase approach
petroclival area
petrous bone
skull base
transpetrosal approach
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/4/488

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