Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 7, 2026

Anteromesial Temporal Lobectomy for Medically Intractable Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: An Operative Study
11:29

Anteromesial Temporal Lobectomy for Medically Intractable Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: An Operative Study

Published on: August 15, 2025

Cosmetic frontotemporal craniotomy using an osteotome: technical note.

Yoshinori Sakata1, Hiromu Hadeishi, Junta Moroi

  • 1Deparment of Neurosurgery, Kameda Medical Center.

Neurologia Medico-Chirurgica
|September 27, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Frailty and Severe White Matter Lesions Are Risk Factors for Surgical Treatment for Unruptured Cerebral Aneurysm in Older Adults.

Neurologia medico-chirurgica·2026
Same author

IV Fosphenytoin for Acute Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Neurology·2026
Same author

Comparative molecular analysis of primary and recurrent pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma with BRAF mutation treated with combination therapy with dabrafenib and trametinib: a case report and literature review.

International cancer conference journal·2025
Same author

Impact of Clazosentan Use on Symptomatic Vasospasm and Early Ambulation in Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Neurologia medico-chirurgica·2025
Same author

Evaluation of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Detection Using Short-Term Monitoring With an Insertable Cardiac Monitor in Patients With Cryptogenic Stroke: Initial Clinical Results.

Cureus·2025
Same author

Clinical features, radiological findings, and outcome in patients with symptomatic mild carotid stenosis: a MUSIC study.

Journal of neurosurgery·2025

This study introduces an osteotome technique for frontotemporal craniotomy, preventing skull depression and cosmetic deformities. The novel approach ensures excellent postoperative cosmetic results by minimizing bone removal and defects.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Standard frontotemporal craniotomy often uses a "keyhole" approach.
  • This can lead to postoperative skull depression and temporal area deformities.
  • Poor cosmetic outcomes are a significant concern following this procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel technique for frontotemporal craniotomy using an osteotome.
  • To prevent cosmetic deformities associated with traditional craniotomy methods.
  • To achieve excellent postoperative cosmetic results.

Main Methods:

  • A frontotemporal craniotomy technique utilizing an osteotome is detailed.
  • The procedure involves specific burr hole placement and anterior-posterior bone incision with an osteotome.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

Anteromesial Temporal Lobectomy for Medically Intractable Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: An Operative Study
11:29

Anteromesial Temporal Lobectomy for Medically Intractable Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: An Operative Study

Published on: August 15, 2025

  • Bone flap fixation is achieved using cranial bone flap fixation clamps.

    • Main Results:

    • The osteotome technique minimizes the removal of frontal and inferior temporal bone.
    • This results in virtually no bone defect and prevents postoperative skull depression.
    • The procedure yields excellent cosmetic outcomes with no temporal deformities.

    Conclusions:

    • The described osteotome technique for frontotemporal craniotomy effectively prevents cosmetic deformities.
    • This method avoids bone defects, ensuring normal skull contour.
    • Excellent postoperative cosmetic results are consistently achieved.