Pitfalls in the pterional approach to the parasellar area (review).

Aydin I., Takci E., Kadioglu H. H., Kayaoglu C., Tuzun Y.

Minimally invasive neurosurgery : MIN, vol.38, no.4, pp.146-52, 1995 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 1995
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-2008-1053475
  • Journal Name: Minimally invasive neurosurgery : MIN
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier
  • Page Numbers: pp.146-52
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The pterional approach is commonly employed in surgery of the anterior circulation and upper basilar artery aneurysms, as well as for the tumors of orbital, retroorbital, sellar, chiasmatic, subfrontal and prepontine areas and lesions around the sella especially for lesions behind the clivus. Also tumors arising from the medial sphenoid ridge, the superior orbital fissure, the anteromedial temporal surface, or the cavernous sinus region are approached through a pterional exposure.