Supraorbital Minicraniotomy

Abstract The recent use of neuroendoscopy combined to microsurgery allows new surgical approaches. We report our early experience with a supraorbital microcraniotomy. This technique is suitable for small lesions situated in the region of the anterior fossa, suprasellar cisterns, and Sylvian cistern....

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Published in:Skull base 1997, Vol.7 (2), p.65-68
Main Authors: Fernandes, Y.B, Maitrot, D., Kehrli, P.
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract The recent use of neuroendoscopy combined to microsurgery allows new surgical approaches. We report our early experience with a supraorbital microcraniotomy. This technique is suitable for small lesions situated in the region of the anterior fossa, suprasellar cisterns, and Sylvian cistern. A 50-mm incision in the eyebrow and a supraorbital minicraniotomy are performed. We report on six patients with different lesions and good cosmetic results. We conclude that this approach is safe and useful in selected cases.
ISSN:1052-1453
1531-5010
1098-9072
1532-0065
DOI:10.1055/s-2008-1058610