title: Subfascial temporalis dissection preserving the facial nerve in pterional craniotomy--technical note.
abstract: The subfascial temporalis dissection and reconstruction of the temporalis muscle for pterional craniotomy are described. These procedures preserve the frontotemporal branch of the facial nerve and increase exposure along the sphenoid ridge. A good cosmetic appearance and good temporalis muscle function are achieved postoperatively.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Kitakyushu City Yahata Hospital, Fukuoka.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Horimoto
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Toba
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yamaga
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tsujimura
mesh_terms: D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods*; D005154:Facial Nerve; D006801:Humans; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000601:surgery*