Soft Tissue Dissection in the Transcondylar Approach: A Modified Layered Technique to Maximize Lateral Access

Conclusions This technique avoids the obstructive muscle bulk that results from a myocutaneous approach while maximizing deep exposure. Understanding the detailed muscular anatomical relationship with the insertion location and suboccipital nerves is key to complete and safe extracranial dissection. Diligent dissection helps minimize postoperative pain and muscle spasm while optimizing the closure technique. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base - May 19, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Zhao, Xiaochun Prather, Kiana Y. Tavakol, Sherwin A. Pelargos, Panayiotis E. Dunn, Ian F. Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research