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How I do it: surgical clipping of vertebrobasilar junction aneurysms through a far-lateral transcondylar approach.

Authors :
Nakov, Vladimir
Spiriev, Toma
Stavrev, Evgeni
Source :
Acta Neurochirurgica. Jun2018, Vol. 160 Issue 6, p1149-1153. 5p. 6 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Background: Vertebrobasilar junction aneurysms occur rarely, but have a higher rupture rate than supratentoral aneurysms, and higher morbidity and mortality. Their location ventral to the neuroaxis makes them a challenging surgical lesion.Methods: In this paper, we share our experience with the surgical technique for the management of these complex aneurysms.Conclusion: An in-depth understanding of the anatomy of these aneurysms, careful preoperative planning, and a meticulous surgical technique, including knowledge of every detail of the procedure—positioning, an advanced skull base technique, and careful aneurysm dissection and clipping—is essential for a successful outcome of the surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00016268
Volume :
160
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Acta Neurochirurgica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
129572474
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-018-3512-1