title: Microsurgical keyhole middle fossa arachnoid cyst fenestration.
abstract: Microsurgical keyhole fenestration is a safe and effective surgical procedure for the treatment of middle fossa arachnoid cysts. This procedure can be performed with minimal morbidity through a keyhole craniotomy. Patient selection is crucial, as is knowledge of the surgical anatomy. We provide a detailed description of the technique, with Illustrations of the key aspects of the procedure.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neurosurgery, University of California San Diego; Children's Hospital; San Diego, California 92103-8893, USA.
authors.forename: Burak M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Ozgur
authors.forename: Henry E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Aryan
authors.forename: Michael L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Levy
mesh_terms: D016080:Arachnoid Cysts / Q000601:surgery*; D035301:Cranial Fossa, Middle / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*