min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, Table of Contents Minim Invasive Neurosurg 1997; 40(1): 22-23DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1053408 Short Communication © Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New YorkTransosseous Reconstruction of Temporalis Muscle for Pterional Craniotomy: Technical NoteA. Brunori, A. DiBenedetto, F. Chiappetta Division of Neurosurgery “G. M. Lancisi”, San Camillo Hospital, Rome, Italy Recommend Article Abstract PDF Download Buy Article Abstract Temporaiis muscle asymmetry is a bothersome complication of pterional craniotomy, resulting from atrophy, malposition, and unreliable fixation. The authors describe a simple, quick, and inexpensive technique to achieve firm, anatomic reapproximation of the temporalis muscle to its bone attachment. Key words Craniotomy - Pterional craniotomy - Operative technique - Temporalis muscle PDF (413 kb)
