The cavernous sinus: An anatomic study with clinical implication
Myles L. Pensak
Abstract:ObjectiveThe management of lesions involving the cavernous sinus remains a formidable challenge. To optimize care for patients with tumors extending into this skull base region a detailed understanding of the surrounding osteology as well as neural and vascular relationships is requisite. This thesis examines the gross anatomy of the region and highlights important surgical implications drawn from these as well as previously published studies.MethodsA review of the historical scientific, anatomic, clinical, an… Show more
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