Surgical Anatomy of the Pons

Technical Nuances of Using the Peritrigeminal and Infrafacial Entry Zones in Brainstem Cavernoma Surgery: 2-Dimensional Operative Video

“…6 A good understanding of the anatomy of the far-lateral approach and brainstem entry zones is critical to their successful use in brainstem cavernoma surgery. [7][8][9][10][11] The patient was a female in her 20s, with no family history of CCM, prior radiation, or other comorbid conditions. She presented after a 3-week history of progressive headaches associated with left-sided hemisensory disturbance.…”

“…A good understanding of the anatomy of the far-lateral approach and brainstem entry zones is critical to their successful use in brainstem cavernoma surgery. 7-11…”