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How I do it: parietal trans-sulcal para-fascicular approach to lateral thalamic/internal capsule cavernous malformation

Authors: Michael Amoo, Kieron J. Sweeney, Ronan Kilbride, Mohsen Javadpour

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 9/2021

Abstract

Background

The surgical management of deep brain lesions is challenging, with significant morbidity. Advances in surgical technology have presented the opportunity to tackle these lesions.

Methods

We performed a complete resection of a thalamic/internal capsule CM using a tubular retractor system via a parietal trans-sulcal para-fascicular (PTPF) approach without collateral injury to the nearby white matter tracts.

Conclusion

PTPF approach to lateral thalamic/internal capsule lesions can be safely performed without injury to eloquent white matter fibres. The paucity of major vessels along this trajectory and the preservation of lateral ventricle integrity make this approach a feasible alternative to traditional approaches.

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Title: How I do it: parietal trans-sulcal para-fascicular approach to lateral thalamic/internal capsule cavernous malformation
Authors: Michael Amoo
Kieron J. Sweeney
Ronan Kilbride
Mohsen Javadpour
Publication date: 01-09-2021
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Keywords: Somatosensory Evoked Potential
Somatosensory Evoked Potential
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 9/2021
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-021-04884-2

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How I do it: parietal trans-sulcal para-fascicular approach to lateral thalamic/internal capsule cavernous malformation

Abstract

Background

Methods

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Conclusion

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