The anterior interhemispheric approach to a third ventricular cavernous malformation

Neurosurg Focus. 2016 Jan:40 Video Suppl 1:2016.1.FocusVid.15461. doi: 10.3171/2016.1.FocusVid.15461.

Abstract

The anterior interhemispheric approach is a workhorse for treatment of lesions in the third ventricle. In this case, we demonstrate the utility of this approach for resecting a complex third ventricular cavernous malformation. We discuss patient positioning, optimal location of the craniotomy, and surgical resection techniques for safe removal of these lesions. We also demonstrate the importance of gravity retraction using the falx to prevent injury to the dominant frontal lobe. The video can be found here: https://youtu.be/38woc28er7M .

Keywords: anterior interhemispheric approach; cavernous malformation; third ventricle; video.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain / surgery*
  • Dura Mater / surgery*
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / diagnosis
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neurosurgical Procedures* / methods
  • Third Ventricle / surgery*