4 Lateral and Third Ventricle Anatomy
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3 Development of a Flexible Neuroendoscope
10.1055/b-0036-141978 3 Development of a Flexible Neuroendoscope Kazunari Oka 3.1 Introduction Minimally invasive surgery represents a major advance in the field of neurosurgery. The endoscope has played a major role…
6 Basal Cisterns Anatomy
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2 Neuroendoscopic Technology
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1 The Evolution of Neuroendoscopy
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Chapter 31 Intracranial Vascular Anatomy
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Chapter 34 The Pedicled Nasoseptal Flap
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Chapter 32 Anteromedial Corridors to the Cranial Nerves
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Chapter 37 Pericranial and Temporoparietal Fascia Flaps
10.1055/b-0037-143543 Chapter 37 Pericranial and Temporoparietal Fascia Flaps Raewyn G. Campbell, Hafiz Patwa, Bradley A. Otto, Daniel M. Prevedello, Ricardo L. Carrau Introduction It has been well established that vascularized…
Chapter 16 The Anteromedial Corridor via the Expanded Endonasal Approach: The “Front Door to Meckel′s Cave”
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