Unveiling pterion variability: a meta-analytic approach to enhance neurosurgical precision.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This meta-analytical systematic review aims at investigating the variability of the pterion, focusing on its morphological types and precise distances from various bony landmarks. Additionally, the neurosurgical significance of this critical cranial landmark is examined in depth.

Methods

The systematic review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 and Evidence-based Anatomy Workgroup guidelines for anatomical studies. The risk of bias was assessed using the Anatomical Quality Assurance Tool (AQUA). The meta-analysis was performed using R programming software and RStudio, employing the "meta" and "metafor" packages.

Results

A total of 79 studies were included, encompassing 18,694 skull sides. The sphenoparietal type was identified as the most prevalent pterion var

SUBMITTER: Triantafyllou G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11775020 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature