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Extended exposure of the petroclival junction: The combined anterior transpetrosal and subtemporal/transcavernous approach.
Background: The combined anterior transpetrosal and subtemporal/transcavernous (atsta) approach to the petroclival junction provides a wide exposure facilitating resection of large tumor lesions such as petroclival mengiomas, chondrosarcomas, or chordomas. In this article we provide technical instructions on the approach with anatomical consideration and a literature review of previous applications of this approach.
Methods: The combined approach was performed in two cadaveric specimen and relevant anatomical aspects were studied. Additionally, the authors performed a review of the literature focusing on indications, neurologic outcome, and complications associated with the technique.
Results: A combined atsta approach offers a wide exposure of the crus cerebrum, pons, basal temporal lobe, cranial nerves III to VII/VIII, posterior cerebral artery (PCA), superior cerebellar artery (SCA), basilar artery (BA), anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA), and posterior communicating artery (Pcom). It has been successfully applied with acceptable morbidity and mortality rates, mainly for (spheno-) petroclival meningiomas.
Conclusion: The combined approach studied here is a useful skull base approach to the petroclival junction and can be applied to treat large or complex pathologies of the region. Detailed anatomical knowledge is essential.
Methods: The combined approach was performed in two cadaveric specimen and relevant anatomical aspects were studied. Additionally, the authors performed a review of the literature focusing on indications, neurologic outcome, and complications associated with the technique.
Results: A combined atsta approach offers a wide exposure of the crus cerebrum, pons, basal temporal lobe, cranial nerves III to VII/VIII, posterior cerebral artery (PCA), superior cerebellar artery (SCA), basilar artery (BA), anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA), and posterior communicating artery (Pcom). It has been successfully applied with acceptable morbidity and mortality rates, mainly for (spheno-) petroclival meningiomas.
Conclusion: The combined approach studied here is a useful skull base approach to the petroclival junction and can be applied to treat large or complex pathologies of the region. Detailed anatomical knowledge is essential.
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