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01-08-2019 | Meningioma | How I Do it - Tumor - Meningioma

How I do it: endoscopic supracerebellar infratentorial approach for torcular meningioma removal

Authors: Takayuki Ishikawa, Tadashi Watanabe, Yukio Seki

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 8/2019

Abstract

Background

Torcular meningioma is a rare type of brain tumor with few reports regarding the appropriate resection approach for this disease. In cases without sinus occlusion, surgeons are advised to spare the sinus; however, the sinus may interfere with the visual field.

Method

Endoscopic supracerebellar infratentorial approach for removal of torcular meningioma was performed in the prone position. The tumor attachment to sinus or confluence was removed or coagulate safely due to an optimal look-up view with the 0° and 30° endoscope.

Conclusion

Endoscopic supracerebellar infratentorial approach for infratentorial torcular meningioma is a safe and less invasive technique.

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Title: How I do it: endoscopic supracerebellar infratentorial approach for torcular meningioma removal
Authors: Takayuki Ishikawa
Tadashi Watanabe
Yukio Seki
Publication date: 01-08-2019
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Keywords: Meningioma
Craniotomy
Meningioma
Incision
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 8/2019
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-019-03950-0

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How I do it: endoscopic supracerebellar infratentorial approach for torcular meningioma removal

Abstract

Background

Method

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Method

Conclusion

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