Preservation of the olfactory tract in bifrontal craniotomy

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2002 Mar;60(1):12-6. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2002000100003.

Abstract

The bifrontal craniotomy approach used to be associated with a high percentage of olfactory tract damage. We present our experience with this technique, that was used with excellent results in a series of 11 patients that underwent the surgical approach described in this paper. We support the idea that bilateral subfrontal craniotomy allows a wide operative exposure as well as the complete anatomic and functional preservation of the olfactory tracts bilaterally.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Craniotomy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Olfactory Pathways / physiology*
  • Skull Base