ArticleSurgical neurology international2023
Microneurosurgical anatomy of the basal cisterns: A brief review for cisternostomy.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Basal cisternostomy as an adjunct to decompressive hemicraniectomy in moderate to severe traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Neurosurgical review · 2024Pooled it
- Subarachnoid cisterns as surgical corridors: Integrating microsurgical anatomy and neuroimaging for intracranial navigation.Surgical neurology international · 2026Review
- A dual-axis cisternal classification for congenital intracranial cystic lesions: implications for surgical strategy and long-term prognosis.Acta neurochirurgica · 2025Article
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- The basal cisternostomy for management of severe traumatic brain injury: A retrospective study.Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi · 2025Article
- Intracranial hypotension headache complicated by retroclival subdural hematoma: clinical insights and literature review.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Article
- Posterior vascular anatomy of the encephalon: a comprehensive review.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2024Review
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Abstract
Background: Cisternostomy is a surgical technique thought of and developed as an option for severe brain trauma treatment. It demands a particular knowledge and skill to microsurgically approach basal cisterns and effectively manipulate their contents. To perform this procedure safely, the anatomy and pathophysiology must be clearly understood. Methods: Detailed microscopic dissection and anatomical review were done, after a detailed reading of facts and recent publications about cisternostomy. Cisternal pathways and landmark planning are described and augmented using a new method to show de arachnoid borders. Finally, a brief discussion is written as a synopsis. Results: Cisternostomy requires thorough microscopic knowledge and microsurgical skills. This paper intends to provide information to understand better the anatomy related, thus, easing the learning curve. The technique used to show arachnoid borders, complementing cadaveric and surgical images, was useful for this purpose. Conclusion: To perform this procedure safely, it is mandatory to handle microscopic details of cistern anatomy. Reaching a core cistern is necessary to assure effectiveness. This procedure needs, as well, surgical step-by-step landmark planning and performing. Cisternostomy could be a life-saving procedure and a new powerful tool for severe brain trauma treatment. Evidence is being collected to support its indications.
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