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01-10-2014 | Review Paper

The foramen of Monro: a review of its anatomy, history, pathology, and surgery

Authors: R. Shane Tubbs, Peter Oakes, Ilavarasy S. Maran, Christian Salib, Marios Loukas

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 10/2014

Abstract

Introduction

The foramen of Monro lies at the junction between the paired lateral ventricles and the third ventricle of the brain.

Methods

A comprehensive review of the literature was performed focusing on the foramen of Monro.

Conclusions

A good understanding of the anatomy of the foramen of Monro is essential for the neurosurgeon, especially with the increasing use of intraventricular endoscopy.

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Title: The foramen of Monro: a review of its anatomy, history, pathology, and surgery
Authors: R. Shane Tubbs
Peter Oakes
Ilavarasy S. Maran
Christian Salib
Marios Loukas
Publication date: 01-10-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Child's Nervous System / Issue 10/2014
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-014-2512-6

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The foramen of Monro: a review of its anatomy, history, pathology, and surgery

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Conclusions

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Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Conclusions

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