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Recurrent haemorrhagic pontine cavernoma resection via a retrosigmoid microsurgical approach
Boaz Kim1, Darius Tan1, Charles Fish1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Background:
Brainstem cavernomas occasionally require surgical treatment. Appropriate patient selection and thorough understanding of the anatomy and technical nuances involved in microsurgical resection is a pre-requisite in undertaking these challenging cases.
Case Description:
We present a video case of a patient with a recurrent haemorrhagic pontine cavernoma. A step-by-step commentary of surgical footage is provided along with clinical, anatomical and technical learning points pertinent to the safe surgical management of these lesions.
