Intrasylvian Retraction Technique to Facilitate the Sylvian Fissure Dissection: A Clinical Study of 125 Cases
Kitiporn Sriamornrattanakul,
Chanon Ariyaprakai
Abstract:Although many authors have recommended the retractorless technique to avoid retractor-induced brain injury, others usually use brain retractors with a meticulous technique to facilitate the surgery, especially for sylvian fissure dissection. The intrasylvian retraction technique was described for sylvian fissure opening, but no clinical evidence was found. We evaluate the efficacy and safety of this technique for the distal transsylvian approach. We reviewed the video records of clinical cases where the distal… Show more
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