Anatomical Step-by-Step Dissection of Complex Skull Base Approaches for Trainees: Surgical Anatomy of the Middle Fossa Approaches and Anterior Petrosectomy, Surgical Principles, and Illustrative Cases

Conclusion The MF approaches are challenging. Operatively oriented skull base dissections provide a crucial foundation for learning these techniques. We describe comprehensive step-by-step approaches intended to develop familiarity in the cadaver laboratory and facilitate understanding of their potential for skull base disorders. Basic surgical principles are described to help in the operating room as well as illustrative cases. [...] 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 - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research