Meckel's Cave

Sabanci P. A., Batay F., Civelek E., Al Mefty O., Husain M., Abdulrauf S. I., ...More

WORLD NEUROSURGERY, vol.76, pp.335-341, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 76
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.wneu.2011.03.037
  • Journal Name: WORLD NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.335-341
  • Keywords: Meckel's cave, Microsurgical anatomy, Skull base, Trigeminal ganglion, Trigeminal nerve, CAVERNOUS SINUS, TRIGEMINAL NERVE, ANATOMY, MENINGIOMAS, COMPARTMENT, PATHOLOGY, LESIONS, TUMORS
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To review the microsurgical anatomy of Meckel's cave, a detailed knowledge of which is a prerequisite to devising an appropriate surgical strategy and performing successful surgery.