Core Procedures Brainstem Midline suboccipital craniotomy to the cerebellum and fourth ventricle Retrosigmoid craniotomy to the lateral cerebellum and cerebellopontine angle Far lateral approach to the ventral brainstem Cranio-orbitozygomatic approach to the upper brainstem Pineal Gland Supracerebellar infratentorial approach Occipital…
Clinical Pearls Craniopharyngioma is a histologically benign tumor, which presents special challenges to the neurosurgeon due to a combination of its highly eloquent location and locally recurrent nature. Craniopharyngioma can present with visual, neurologic, or endocrine symptoms. Neurosurgeons managing craniopharyngioma…
Core Procedures Brainstem Midline suboccipital craniotomy to the cerebellum and fourth ventricle Retrosigmoid craniotomy to the lateral cerebellum and cerebellopontine angle Far lateral approach to the ventral brainstem Cranio-orbitozygomatic approach to the upper brainstem Pineal Gland Supracerebellar infratentorial approach Occipital…