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Elective inferior temporal lobe resection as an adjunct to subtemporal approach for a case of tentorial meningioma arising from the middle part of the free edge of the tentorium: A case report
BACKGROUND: Tentorial meningiomas attached to the inner edge of the tentorium are difficult to excise due to their deep location. Sufficient space may not be always available through a subtemporal approach. Thus, the aim of not retracting the brain is not fulfilled. METHODS: To gain surgical corrido...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Scientific Scholar
2020
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7451164/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32874718 http://dx.doi.org/10.25259/SNI_562_2019 |
Sumario: | BACKGROUND: Tentorial meningiomas attached to the inner edge of the tentorium are difficult to excise due to their deep location. Sufficient space may not be always available through a subtemporal approach. Thus, the aim of not retracting the brain is not fulfilled. METHODS: To gain surgical corridor, we electively resected the inferior temporal lobe. This helped in greater working space, better visualization, and less chances of venous damage. RESULTS: Employing this technique of elective temporal lobe resection helped us in complete tumor removal without compromising on vision or surgical corridor. CONCLUSION: A limited inferior temporal lobectomy greatly enhances the working space and vision in cases of difficult tentorial meningiomas. This translates into ease of tumor excision without compromising the patient safety. |
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