Reconstruction of the temporalis muscle for the pterional craniotomy. Technical note.
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Abstract
Several techniques have been employed to incise the temporalis muscle for the pterional craniotomy. The authors describe a method which provides the advantage of a free bone flap, yet allows anatomical reapproximation of the temporalis muscle to its bone attachment.
Medical subject headings
- Craniotomy
- Masticatory Muscles
- Temporal Muscle