title: Osteoplastic pterional craniotomy.
abstract: We describe a new method for small frontotemporal craniotomies. Adequate exposure is obtained. Sparing of the trunk of the frontotemporal branch of the facial nerve as it passes near the eyebrow preserves forehead mimetic function, and maintenance of the blood supply to the bone flap helps to prevent resorption.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of South Alabama Medical Center, Mobile 36617.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schlitt
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Quindlen
mesh_terms: D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods*; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000601:surgery