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Pretemporal Transcavernous Approach to the Intracavernous Internal Carotid Artery: A Microsurgical Anatomy Study.
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Abstract
Background The cavernous sinus (CS) is a complex and deep-seated structure that requires extensive anatomical knowledge and microsurgical training. Direct microsurgical repair of the intracavernous internal carotid artery (IC-ICA) pathologies has been largely avoided, favoring other treatment options, such as endovascular or bypass procedures. Expanding our understanding of microsurgical anatomy could improve the direct surgical options for IC-ICA pathologies. Objective We describe the IC-ICA access triangles and perform a quantitative comparative analysis. Methods Thirteen cadaveric heads were subjected to a pretemporal transcavernous approach. The clinoidal triangle (CT), infratrochlear triangle (ITT), and anteromedial triangle (AMT) were exposed. Triangle areas and IC-ICA lengths exposed within each triangle were determined under the microscope. Results A total of 25 CSs were successfully analyzed. The triangle areas measured 56.3 ± 29.4 mm
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