Cadaveric analysis of transcranial versus endoscopic transorbital petrosectomy: comparison of surgical maneuverability and brainstem exposure

Cadaveric analysis of transcranial versus endoscopic transorbital petrosectomy: comparison of surgical maneuverability and brainstem exposure

IntroductionWhile accessing the posterior fossa, the anterior transpetrosal approach (ATPA) and endoscopic transorbital approach (ETOA) use the same bony landmarks during petrous apex drilling. However, owing to their contrasting surgical axes, they are expected to show differences in surgical view,...

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Main Authors: Sae Min Kwon, Min Kyun Na, Kyu-Sun Choi, Hyoung Soo Byoun, Yong Seok Nam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:
transorbital approach
endoscope
brainstem
anterior petrosectomy
skull base
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2023.1186012/full

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