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01-12-2019 | Meningioma | How I Do it - Neurosurgical Anatomy

How I do it: extradural clinoidectomy

Author: Walter C. Jean

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 12/2019

Abstract

Background

Removal of the anterior clinoid process expands the anterolateral corridor. Performed extradurally, the dura provides intracranial contents some protection.

Methods

The anatomy of the anterior clinoid process is described along with variants of the surrounding structures. In addition to an operative video, the anatomy and surgical technique is demonstrated in virtual reality space to enhance the didactic clarity.

Conclusion

The anatomical nuances of the lesser sphenoid wing in general, and the anterior clinoid process in particular, are complex. A demonstration in virtual reality takes advantage of the technological flexibility of multi-angled perspectives and focuses on the relevant key structures.

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Title: How I do it: extradural clinoidectomy
Author: Walter C. Jean
Publication date: 01-12-2019
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Keywords: Meningioma
Aneurysm
Aneurysm
Meningioma
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 12/2019
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-019-04066-1

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Background

Methods

Conclusion

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