Combined presigmoid approach: A literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The presigmoid approach represents the standard route to reach the petrous area anterior to the sigmoid sinus. Several lateral skull base approaches have been integrated into this approach for the purpose of widening the window, leading to variable combined approaches and variable terminology. Herein, the authors conducted a systematic review of the literature to simplify understanding of the potential combination of different approaches and their complications.

Methods

PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science databases were searched on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines to include studies describing modifications of the presigmoid approach.

Results

We included 27 studies comprising 545 patients. Five combination type

SUBMITTER: Albairmani SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11450886 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature