The meningo-orbital band (MOB) is a dural fold which runs along the lateral border
of the superior orbital fissure and contains few small dural veins and the orbitomeningeal
artery. MOB detachment is relatively easy to understand step-wise procedure, provides
a wider exposure, and better orientation thus facilitating relatively easy approach
to paraclinoid and cavernous sinus region. The present microsurgical technique helps
to preserve the true cavernous membrane and thereby providing almost bloodless dissection
of the cavernous sinus. The same technique can be used to uncover the anterior clinoid
process laterally, posteriorly, superiorly, and also in the inferolateral region thereby
decreasing the risk and time of clinoidectomy.
Key-words:
Anterior clinoid process - clinoidectomy - orbitomeningeal band - paraclinoid region
