An alternative surgical approach to aneurysms of the posterior cerebral artery.
The value of a skull base approach (the transzygomatic approach) is assessed in the treatment of patients with posterior cerebral artery aneurysms. The operative approach is outlined, and the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure are discussed.
Gerber
C J
CJ
Wessex Neurological Centre, Southampton, England.
Neil-Dwyer
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Evans
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D000328:Adult; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001488:Basilar Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008636:Mesencephalon / Q000098:blood supply; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery