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AUTHOR
Manfred Tschabitscher
The termination of the vein of ?Labb�? and its microsurgical significance
Information about the termination of the inferior anastomotic vein of Labbé is of crucial importance in the subtemporal neurosurgical approach and its modifications. An intradural course has been observed in all cases. The vein of Labbé reaches in 3/4th the anterior third of the transverse sinus, in 73% of all cases tracing a so-called tentorial sinus. By dissecting the vein of Labbé out of its dural bed and shifting its fixation point, microsurgical access is facilitated considerably.
Landmarks for vertebral artery repositioning in bulbar compression syndrome: anatomic and microsurgical nuances
Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to better elucidate the anatomic relationship between the vertebral artery (VA) along with its perforating vessels and the brainstem to develop anatomic guidelines that would be helpful when decompressing medulla oblongata compressed by the VA. METHODS: Microanatomy dissection was performed in six formalin-fixed cadaveric heads. The VA, posteroinferior cerebellar artery (PICA), anteroinferior cerebellar artery (AICA), and lower brainstem perforators were examined under magnification using a surgical microscope. The outer diameters of the VA, PICA, and AICA were measured. The distance between the VA, lying within the lateral cerebellomedullar…
Endoscopic Anatomy of the Ventricles
The endoscopic view offers a new anatomical dimension to the neurosurgeon. The fact makes it basically necessary to study the topographic anatomy under endoscopic conditions. In this paper attention was drawn to the ventricles because they are the most common region of clinical application. In 25 specimens neuroendoscopic explorations of the ventricles have been done. The dissections have been carried out through one- and two burr hole approaches (two working endoscopes at the same time). The instrumentation includes rigid 4 mm and 6 mm endoscopes. The procedures have been documented by continuous video recording and parallel photography.