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13 maj 2024 · The pterional or fronto-temporo-sphenoidal approach is one of the most frequently performed neurocranial craniotomy/craniectomy approaches and allows access to numerous important supratentorial anatomical substrates of vascular and neoplastic pathology.
1 dzień temu · The Brain Stem. The brain stem is the part of the brain that connects the “upper parts” — the cerebrum and cerebellum — with the spinal cord, says Komisarow. It includes the midbrain, the ...
The pterional or frontotemporal craniotomy is the workhorse of the supratentorial approaches. Because of its simplicity, flexibility, efficiency, and familiarity to neurosurgeons, this corridor is the most commonly used surgical route to lesions along the anterior and middle skull base.
Pterional craniotomy is the workhorse approach among cranial operative corridors. It is a highly flexible skull base approach that affords excellent exposure of the anterior cranial fossa, the circle of Willis, and the interpeduncular region.
20 lut 2024 · The brain consists of billions of neurons (nerve cells) that communicate through intricate networks. The primary functions of the brain include processing sensory information, regulating bodily functions, forming thoughts and emotions, and storing memories.
Definition. Pterion is a specific area located on the side of the bony skull in the temporal region, where four bones meet. These bones include the frontal bone, parietal bone, greater wing of the sphenoid bone, and the temporal bone. The pterion marks the front end of the parietosquamous suture on the skull’s side.
16 sty 2024 · A large craniotomy with an extensive exposure of brain cortex also increases the risk of iatrogenic injury; hence, customising the pterional craniotomy to a patient’s specific pathology has been a natural evolution for many surgeons.
