44 Transmaxillary Transpterygoid Approach Nicola Boari, Federico Biglioli, Filippo Gagliardi, and Pietro Mortini 44.1 Introduction The transmaxillary transpterygoid approach is a variant of the standard Le-Fort I transmaxillary approach, suitable…
51 Ventricular-Peritoneal Shunt Elena V. Colombo, Filippo Gagliardi, Michele Bailo, Alfio Spina, Cristian Gragnaniello, Anthony J. Caputy, and Pietro Mortini 51.1 Indications • Communicating hydrocephalus. • Non-communicating (obstructive) hydrocephalus. 51.2…
25 Midline Suboccipital Approach S. Alexander König, Veronika Messelberger, and Uwe Spetzger 25.1 Introduction The suboccipital approach is a midline approach to the posterior cranial fossa, which gives direct access…
22 Occipital Approach Alan Siu, Filippo Gagliardi, Cristian Gragnaniello, Pietro Mortini, and Anthony J. Caputy 22.1 Introduction The medial occipital approach and its further paramedian extension provide access to pathologies…
16 Mini-Pterional Approach Chad A. Glenn, Joshua D. Burks, Phillip A. Bonney, and Michael E. Sughrue 16.1 Introduction The mini-pterional approach is a lateral approach, which enables access to the…
33 Anterior Petrosectomy Mohammad Abolfotoh and Khaled El-Bahy 33.1 Introduction Anterior petrosectomy, which means drilling the apex, is the surgical approach that is defined by the removal of the petrous…
31 Trauma Flap and Osteo-Dural Decompression Techniques Michele Bailo, Filippo Gagliardi, Alfio Spina, Cristian Gragnaniello, Anthony J. Caputy, and Pietro Mortini 31.1 Indications • Acute subdural hematomas. • Decompressive hemi-craniectomy…
18 Midline Interhemispheric Approach Marzia Medone, Filippo Gagliardi, Cristian Gragnaniello, Anthony J. Caputy, Pietro Mortini, and Remi Nader 18.1 Introduction The interhemispheric approach is a midline transcranial approach, which provides…
4 Presurgical Planning By Images Antonella Castellano and Andrea Falini 4.1 Role of Imaging in Preoperative Planning • This chapter provides an overview of common preoperative imaging protocol advices as…
52 Endoscopic Septostomy Stefania Acerno, Filippo Gagliardi, Elena V. Colombo, Cristian Gragnaniello, Anthony J. Caputy, and Pietro Mortini 52.1 Introduction The endoscopic septostomy is a minimally invasive, intraventricular endoscopic procedure….
