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  • Neurosurgery
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • The trochlear nerve (CN IV) is crucial for eye movement but its complex anatomy presents surgical challenges.
  • Understanding its relationships with surrounding structures is vital for safe surgical approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the trochlear nerve's relationships with adjacent structures using endoscopic and microscopic techniques.
  • To describe the nerve's entire course and propose a novel anatomical classification.
  • To enhance surgical navigation and safety in cranial base procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Dissection of 40 human cadaveric heads with vascular injection and CT scans.
  • Utilized transcranial, subtemporal, fronto-temporo-orbito-zygomatic, and endoscopic endonasal approaches.
  • Employed a navigation system for measurements and 3D reconstruction of the nerve segments.

Main Results:

  • The trochlear nerve was segmented into five distinct parts: cisternal, tentorial, cavernous, fissural, and orbital.
  • Detailed anatomical relationships were examined via multiple surgical perspectives.
  • A new classification based on anatomical, surgical, and clinical relevance was established.

Conclusions:

  • Precise knowledge of trochlear nerve anatomy is essential for safe surgical access to critical cranial regions.
  • The proposed classification aids in understanding intra- and extradural pathways.
  • This study provides a foundation for improved surgical planning and outcomes involving the trochlear nerve.