Supraorbital Approach
11 Supraorbital Approach Phillip A. Bonney, Andrew K. Conner, and Michael E. Sughrue 11.1 Introduction The supraorbital approach is a frontal approach, which is suitable for the unilateral exposure of…
Anatomical Landmarks and Cranial Anthropometry
3 Anatomical Landmarks and Cranial Anthropometry Victor Fernández Cornejo, Javier Abarca Olivas, Pablo González-López, and Iván Verdú-Martínez 3.1 Introduction In this chapter, we describe surface landmarks of the skull and…
Extradural Subtemporal Transzygomatic Approach
21 Extradural Subtemporal Transzygomatic Approach Filippo Gagliardi, Cristian Gragnaniello, Nicola Boari, Anthony J. Caputy, and Pietro Mortini 21.1 Introduction The subtemporal transzygomatic approach combines some of the nuances of a…
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy and Biopsy of Pineal Region
53 Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy and Biopsy of Pineal Region Joanna Kemp, Elena V. Colombo, and Samer K. Elbabaa 53.1 Indications • Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) ◦ Symptomatic obstructive hydrocephalus. ◦…
Temporal Approach and Variants
19 Temporal Approach and Variants Cristian Gragnaniello, Nicholas J. Erickson, Filippo Gagliardi, Marzia Medone, Pietro Mortini, and Anthony J. Caputy 19.1 Indications • Temporal lobectomy for epilepsy (amygdalo-hippocampectomy). • Tumors…
Frontotemporal and Pterional Approach
15 Frontotemporal and Pterional Approach Cristian Gragnaniello, Nicholas J. Erickson, Filippo Gagliardi, Pietro Mortini, and Anthony J. Caputy 15.1 Indications • Aneurysms. ◦ All aneurysms of anterior circulation. ◦ Basilar…
Transmaxillary Approaches
43 Transmaxillary Approaches Federico Biglioli, Luca Autelitano, Nicola Boari, Filippo Gagliardi, Fabiana Allevi, and Pietro Mortini 43.1 Introduction Lesions involving the clival area, the middle and posterior skull base, and…
Trans-Frontal-Sinus Subcranial Approach
29 Trans-Frontal-Sinus Subcranial Approach Nicola Boari, Filippo Gagliardi, Alfio Spina, and Pietro Mortini 29.1 Introduction The trans-frontal-sinus subcranial approach is well suited for the treatment of tumors of the median…
Patient Positioning
5 Patient Positioning Francesco Ruggieri, Tommaso Zoerle, Filippo Gagliardi, Pietro Mortini, and Luigi Beretta 5.1 Introduction Patient positioning for intracranial neurosurgical procedures represents a critical point for both the surgeon…
Lateral Orbitotomy
13 Lateral Orbitotomy Alfio Spina, Filippo Gagliardi, Michele Bailo, Cristian Gragnaniello, Martina Piloni, Anthony J. Caputy, and Pietro Mortini 13.1 Introduction Orbital lesions, depending on their location and relationship with…
