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Bradley A Gross1, Ian F Dunn, Rose Du

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Petrosal approaches offer effective surgical access for brainstem cavernous malformations (CMs), achieving high resection rates with acceptable complications. Combining anterior and posterior techniques may improve outcomes for complex cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurology
  • Vascular Malformations

Background:

  • Petrosal approaches provide excellent surgical visualization of the brainstem.
  • Brainstem cavernous malformations (CMs) present unique surgical challenges.
  • These approaches are infrequently reported for brainstem CMs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of petrosal approaches for brainstem cavernous malformations.
  • To determine resection rates, complication profiles, and patient outcomes.
  • To review the existing literature on this surgical technique.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of institutional experience with petrosal approaches for brainstem CMs.
  • A comprehensive literature search for relevant published cases.
  • Analysis of surgical approaches, resection rates, morbidity, and CSF leakage.

Main Results:

  • 65 cases from 20 reports were identified, with posterior petrosal approaches being most common (57%).
  • Complete resection rates reached 90% for 50 cases with outcome data.
  • Early and permanent morbidity rates were 30% and 14%, respectively, with 6% CSF leakage.

Conclusions:

  • Petrosal approaches are versatile and associated with favorable outcomes for brainstem CMs.
  • Combined anterior and posterior petrosal approaches may be beneficial for extensive lesions.
  • These techniques offer a balance between efficacy and acceptable complication rates.