Endoscopic far-lateral supracerebellar infratentorial approach for resection of posterior clinoid meningioma: Case report and literature review

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The surgery of posterior clinoid meningioma (PCM) remains one of the most formidable challenges for neurosurgeons because of its location at great depth in the cranium and proximity to vital neurovascular structures. Herein, we aim to describe the technique and feasibility of a novel approach, the purely endoscopic far-lateral supracerebellar infratentorial approach (EF-SCITA), for resection of this extremely rare entity.

Case description

A 67-year-old women presented with gradually deteriorating vision in right eye for 6 months. Imaging examinations revealed a right-sided PCM, and the EF-SCITA approach was attempted for tumor resection. Tentorium incision allowed a working corridor toward the PCM in the ambient cistern through the supracerebellar space. Duri

SUBMITTER: Bai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9968800 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature