Abstract

Objective This study was aimed to assess the potential of utilizing a transmastoid Trautman's triangle combined low retrosigmoid approach for ventral and ventrolateral foramen magnum meningiomas (FMMs) surgical treatment. Methods We simulated this transmastoid Trautman's triangle combined low retrosigmoid approach using five adult cadaveric heads to explore the associated anatomy in a step-by-step fashion, taking pictures of key positions as appropriate. We then employed this approach in a single overweight patient with a short neck who was suffering from large ventral FMMs and cerebellar tonsillar herniation. Results Through cadaver studies, we were able to confirm that this transmastoid Trautman's triangle combined with low retrosigmoid approach achieves satisfactory cranial nerve and vasculature visualization while also offering a wide view of the whole of the ventrolateral medulla oblongata. We, additionally, have successfully employed this approach to treat a single patient suffering from large ventral FMMs with cerebellar tonsillar herniation. Conclusion This transmastoid Trautman's triangle combined low retrosigmoid approach may represent a complement to treatment strategies for ventral and ventrolateral FMMs, particularly in patients with the potential for limited surgical positioning due to their being overweight, having a short neck and suffering from cerebellar tonsillar herniation.

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