[The modified transcochlear approach to the petroclival area and the prepontine cistern: indications, techniques and results].
This paper presents the modification made for a transcochlear approach which would permit reaching the pertoclivis area and proeponten cistern. The disadvantage, inconvenience of the approach used on 5 patient is discussed here.
Sanna
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Dep. Otorino, Ospedadi Riuniti, Bérgamo (Italia).
Mazzoni
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A
Taibah
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Russo
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Arístegui
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M
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