Cancers, Vol. 15, Pages 4435: Surgical Anatomy of the Microscopic and Endoscopic Transorbital Approach to the Middle Fossa and Cavernous Sinus: Anatomo-Radiological Study with Clinical Applications

Conclusions: TOAs are indicated in selected cases when tumor involves the lateral portion of the cavernous sinus or the middle skull base, obtaining a direct decompression of the optic nerve and avoiding excessive manipulation of the neurovascular structures. Comprehension of surgical anatomy of the orbit and its surrounding structures is essential to safely perform these approaches.

Source: Cancers - September 6, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Simona Serioli Mariagrazia Nizzola Pedro Plou Alessandro De Bonis Jenna Meyer Luciano C. P. C. Leonel Andrea A. Tooley Lilly H. Wagner Elizabeth A. Bradley Jamie J. Van Gompel Maria Elena Benini Iacopo Dallan Maria Peris-Celda Tags: Article Source Type: research