title: Approaches to the pineal region.
abstract: On the basis of anatomical studies in fresh cadavers, formalin fixed brains and clinical experiences in 40 surgically treated cases of pineal and midbrain lesions the most important surgical approaches with their anatomical peculiarities as well as pitfalls are demonstrated. Emphasis is given to the great vein of Galen and its tributaries as major obstacle in microsurgery in this area.
mesh_terms: D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008636:Mesencephalon; D008722:Methods; D008866:Microsurgery; D010870:Pineal Gland