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The middle cranial fossa approach to the internal auditory canal — an anatomical study stressing critical distances between surgical landmarks
Author(s) -
Parisier Simon C.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-197704001-00001
Subject(s) - middle cranial fossa , auditory canal , temporal bone , anatomy , vestibular system , facial nerve , middle fossa , semicircular canal , medicine , middle ear , audiology
The middle cranial fossa approach to the structures within the temporal bone has been a significant addition to the otologist's operative repertoire. Using modern operative techniques, the surgery can be performed without necessarily compromising auditory, vestibular or facial nerve function. However, the successful exposure of the contents of the internal auditory canal and petrous apex requires both a thorough understanding of the region's surgical anatomy as well as the application of meticulous operative skill.