J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1995 Oct;24(10):1253-1257.

Subfascial Osteoplastic Bone Flap in Pterional Approach: Technical Note

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Korea University, School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

The authors describe a technique consisting of subfascial temporalis dissection and performing a pedicled bone flap in pterional craniotomy. This technique provides reliable preservation of the frontalis nerve, does not necessitate the reconstruction of the temporalis muscle at the end of the surgery, and does not compromise the operative exposure.

Keyword

Subfascial; Pedicled bone flap; Pterional craniotomy

MeSH Terms

Craniotomy
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