How I do it: extradural clinoidectomy.

Authors

Walter C. Jean MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

12-1-2019

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Removal of the anterior clinoid process expands the anterolateral corridor. Performed extradurally, the dura provides intracranial contents some protection.

METHODS: The anatomy of the anterior clinoid process is described along with variants of the surrounding structures. In addition to an operative video, the anatomy and surgical technique is demonstrated in virtual reality space to enhance the didactic clarity.

CONCLUSION: The anatomical nuances of the lesser sphenoid wing in general, and the anterior clinoid process in particular, are complex. A demonstration in virtual reality takes advantage of the technological flexibility of multi-angled perspectives and focuses on the relevant key structures.

Volume

161

Issue

12

First Page

2583

Last Page

2586

ISSN

0942-0940

Published In/Presented At

Jean W. C. (2019). How I do it: extradural clinoidectomy. Acta neurochirurgica, 161(12), 2583–2586. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-019-04066-1

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

31617013

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article