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Supracerebellar Infratentorial Infratrochlear Trans-Quadrangular Lobule Approach to Pontine Cavernous Malformations

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OPERATIVE NEUROSURGERY
卷 20, 期 3, 页码 268-275

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OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC
DOI: 10.1093/ons/opaa373

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Cerebral cavernous malformation; Brainstem; Middle cerebellar peduncle; Quadrangular lobule

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The study described a novel surgical approach for safely resecting upper pontine cavernous malformations, with 6 patients undergoing the procedure and all experiencing improvement or stabilization of symptoms.
BACKGROUND: Brainstem cavernous malformations with symptomatic hemorrhage have a poor natural history. Those without a pial or ependymal presentation are often observed given the morbidity of resection. Surgical removal is considered only in patients with accessible lesions that have repeated symptomatic hemorrhagic. OBJECTIVE: To describe a novel supracerebellar infratentorial infratrochlear trans-quadrangular lobule approach to safely resect lesions in the upper pons. METHODS: We use a hybrid paramedian/lateral suboccipital craniotomy in the gravity-dependent supine position. Opening the cerebellomesencephalic fissure over the tentorial surface of the cerebellum brings the trochlear nerve, branches of the superior cerebellar artery, and the quadrangular lobule of the cerebellum into view. Removal of small a portion of the quadrangular lobule defines an entry point on the superomedial aspect of the middle cerebellar peduncle, and a surgical trajectory aimed superior to inferior. RESULTS: A total of 6 patients underwent this approach. All presented with symptomatic hemorrhage and all cavernous malformations were completely resected. Five patients were improved or unchanged with modified Rankin scale scores of 1 or 2. CONCLUSION: The trans-quadrangular lobule approach allows safe resection of upper pontine cavernous malformations along a superior to inferior trajectory.

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