Microsurgical anatomy and clinical study of the far lateral suboccipital approach
- VernacularTitle:枕下远外侧入路的显微解剖及临床应用
- Author:
Xinyu LU
;
Jixin SHI
;
Yixing LIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Far lateral approach;
Microneurosurgery;
Foramen magnum
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the microsurgical anatomy of the far lateral suboccipital approach and to evaluate its application to surgical approach. Methods:Fourteen cadaveric heads(28 sides) were dissected through far lateral suboccipital approach to obtain the anatomical data of this approach.A retrospective analysis of microsurgical treatment in 12 cases of tumors situated at lower clivus and foramen magnum was performed. Results:Transverse process of C_1 and inferior occipital trangle were important anatomical marks in the far lateral occipital approach.Drilling the condyle and jugular tubercle was benefit to expand the surgical space.Total removal of the turmors was achieved in 9 patients,subtotal removal in 3 patients,and without any surgical morbidity. Conclusion:Study on the microsurgical anatomy of the far lateral suboccipital approach was helpful in resecting tumors situated at lower clivus and foramen magnum.
