May 13, 2024 · The pterional or fronto-temporo-sphenoidal approach is one of the most frequently performed neurocranial craniotomy / craniectomy approaches and allows access to numerous …

Mar 13, 2024 · This article will explain what pterional craniotomy is and describe the general procedure, risks, recovery, and outlook.

The pterional craniotomy is the approach of choice for resection of laterally-based skull base tumors (meningiomas, schwannomas, epidermoids, dermoids, fibrous dysplasia, orbital …

The pterional or frontosphenotemporal craniotomy has stood the test of time and continues to be a commonly used method of managing a variety of neurosurgical pathology.

The pterional or frontotemporalsphenoidal craniotomy is an extensively used neurosurgical technique to expose the Sylvian fissure (SF). The pterional approach (PA) is performed …

Structures which are easily accessed through the pterional craniotomy: frontal and temporal opercula, the anterior cranial fossa, orbital gyri, peri- and suprasellar regions and vessels …

Pterional craniotomy is the workhorse approach among cranial operative corridors. It is a highly flexible skull base approach that affords excellent exposure of the anterior cranial fossa, the …

The pterional or frontotemporal craniotomy is the workhorse of the supratentorial approaches. Because of its simplicity, flexibility, efficiency, and familiarity to neurosurgeons, this corridor is …

Pterional craniotomy can be done to treat brain aneurysms, brain tumors, blood clots, epilepsy and arteriovenous malformations. Sometimes a pterional keyhole craniotomy is done, which …

Jan 1, 2020 · The frontotemporal, also called pterional, approach is one of the most commonly used approaches by neurosurgeons to access the sphenoid wing, suprasellar and sellar …