Retrosigmoid Approach
26 Retrosigmoid Approach Marcio S. Rassi, Jean G. de Oliveira, Daniel D. Cavalcanti, and Luis A. B. Borba 26.1 Introduction The retrosigmoid approach is a lateral approach to the posterior…
Anthropometry for Ventricular Puncture
50 Anthropometry for Ventricular Puncture Michele Bailo, Filippo Gagliardi, Alfio Spina, Cristian Gragnaniello, Anthony J. Caputy, and Pietro Mortini 50.1 Indications • Acute hydrocephalus. • Intracranial hypertension: ◦ Cerebrospinal fluid…
Intraoperative Imaging
9 Intraoperative Imaging George Samandouras and Gráinne S. McKenna 9.1 Optical Neuronavigation 9.1.1 Indications • Frameless stereotactic biopsy. • Hemispheric gliomas. • Pituitary and skull base tumors. • Intraventricular tumors….
High Flow Bypass (Common Carotid Artery – Middle Cerebral Artery)
48 High Flow Bypass (Common Carotid Artery – Middle Cerebral Artery) Michael Kerin Morgan 48.1 Introduction • For the purpose of illustration, a right-sided common carotid (CCA) to middle cerebral…
Transmaxillary Transpterygoid Approach
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…
Ventricular-Peritoneal Shunt
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…
Midline Suboccipital Approach
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…
Occipital Approach
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…
Mini-Pterional Approach
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…
Anterior Petrosectomy
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…
