Microsurgical pterional approach to aneurysms of the basilar bifurcation

Surg Neurol. 1976 Aug;6(2):83-91.

Abstract

The authors describe a microsurgical frontolateral pterional approach to aneurysms of the basilar bifurcation. Results of surgery in 38 patients are presented.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Basilar Artery* / anatomy & histology
  • Circle of Willis / anatomy & histology
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Male
  • Microsurgery / instrumentation
  • Microsurgery / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurosurgery / methods
  • Papaverine / therapeutic use
  • Postoperative Complications

Substances

  • Papaverine