Microsurgical keyhole middle fossa arachnoid cyst fenestration.
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.
Ozgur
Burak M
BM
Division of Neurosurgery, University of California San Diego; Children's Hospital; San Diego, California 92103-8893, USA.
Aryan
Henry E
HE
Levy
Michael L
ML
D016080:Arachnoid Cysts / Q000601:surgery*; D035301:Cranial Fossa, Middle / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*