Abstract
A modification of the supraorbital keyhole approach, the eyebrow incision-minisupraorbital craniotomy with orbital osteotomy, is described. Unique to this approach is a one-piece supraorbital craniotomy, measuring 2.5 x 3.5 cm, that incorporates the orbital rim and roof and the frontal process of the zygomatic bone through an eyebrow incision. The orbital osteotomy facilitates view of the anterior and middle cranial fossa through the operating microscope, as well as the maneuverability of instruments through a small craniotomy. A pericranial flap is elevated with its base at the orbit and used for closure of the frontal sinus, if necessary. The approach was used successfully in elective surgery of 10 aneurysms of the anterior circulation. The mean aneurysm size was 5.9 mm, with a range of 4 to 10 mm. Advantages of this approach include minimal disruption and exposure of normal brain tissue, reduced frontal lobe retraction, and an excellent postoperative cosmetic result. The approach is performed quickly by virtue of a limited skin incision with minimal temporalis muscle dissection and a small bone flap. The neuroendoscope, although helpful at times, is not essential and no special instruments or intraoperative image guidance is required. Relative contraindications include the presence of a large frontal sinus, severe brain edema, and recent subarachnoid hemorrhage. In addition, this approach has not been used for the treatment of giant intracranial aneurysms.
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