Microsurgical excision of giant dominant lobe insular cavernoma presenting acutely: Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn

ConclusionOperating outside ideal conditions is always challenging, but not impossible. Spontaneous hemorrhage in and around these lesions may also be a blessing in disguise during surgery. While we do not advocate this as the ideal methodology, emergent conditions and lack of gadgets often necessitate evasive action and push ourselves. A combination of sound anatomical knowledge and experience in operating in this area can allow their safe excision with considerable safety. Considering the global neurosurgical burden and paucity of skilled manpower and resources, an undertaking of such a nature might be helpful to other readers in similar conditions.
Source: Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research