Abstract
The retrosigmoid approach is an ideal approach for lateral posterior fossa pathology. This approach provides direct access to the lateral cerebellar hemisphere, cerebellopontine angle, and lateral skull base, including the posterior petrous bone.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 172-178 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2013 |
Keywords
- CPA
- Cerebellopontine angle
- Petrous bone
- Posterior fossa
- Retrosigmoid
- Skull base
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology