Basal interfalcine approach through a frontal sinusotomy with vein and nerve preservation
- 1 March 1994
- journal article
- Published by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG) in Journal of Neurosurgery
- Vol. 80 (3), 575-579
- https://doi.org/10.3171/jns.1994.80.3.0575
Abstract
The authors describe a new method for a frontal interhemispheric approach when treating craniopharyngiomas of the third ventricle or anterior communicating artery aneurysms. This technique ensures preservation of the bridging veins and the olfactory nerves. This "basal interfalcine approach" involves a craniotomy in the centrobasal portion of the frontal bone (the frontal sinus), removal of the inner tables and the crista galli, and splitting the basal portion of the falx into two leaves, through which the basal interhemispheric fissure is opened. The olfactory nerves are protected by the leaves of the falx, and the bridging veins are preserved because the approach is low enough to spare them. The surgical techniques are described together with a unilateral variation of this approach. The significance of preserving the bridging veins is discussed in connection with avoidance of postoperative contusional hemorrhage.Keywords
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