Open AccessExtradural anterior clinoidectomy: Technical nuances from a learner's perspective
Author(s) -
Shashwat Mishra,
Baltazar Leão,
Diego Méndez Rosito
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
asian journal of neurosurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2248-9614
DOI - 10.4103/1793-5482.145544
Subject(s) - medicine , anterior clinoid process , cadaver , skull , neurosurgery , surgery , surgical procedures , anatomy , cavernous sinus
Extradural removal of the anterior clinoid process (ACP) is a crucial step in the proper surgical exposure of various pathologies in and around the central skull base. Since the pioneering description by Dolenc, the technique of extradural clinoidectomy has undergone several refinements in the light of improved understanding of microsurgical anatomy and maturation of neurosurgical techniques. Mastery of the surgical nuances involved in performing this surgical exercise will allow the young neurosurgeon to execute this step without undue reluctance and trepidation.