Surgical Exposure Gained in an Extended Retrosigmoid Approach to the Cerebellopontine Angle Compared to the Traditional Retrosigmoid Approach

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Ceylan D., Tatarli N., Seker A., Cavdar S., KILIÇ T.

TURKISH NEUROSURGERY, vol.25, no.5, pp.728-736, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.11222-14.0
  • Journal Name: TURKISH NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.728-736
  • Keywords: Cerebellopontine angle, Extended retrosigmoid approach, Retrosigmoid approach, POSTERIOR-FOSSA, INFRATENTORIAL APPROACH, PETROSAL APPROACH, SURFACE, SUPRATENTORIAL, ANEURYSMS, LESIONS
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

AIM: Retrosigmoid approach to the posterior fossa has been a popular and dependable approach for accessing the cerebellopontine angle (CPA) and petroclival region. Although this approach is commonly used, it requires cerebellar retraction and has limitations when the lesion is located ventral to the brainstem. The aim was to quantify the angle of view provided by extended retrosigmoid approach in comparison to the traditional approach. A secondary objective was to identify a strategic initial burr hole site for craniotomy.