The Retrosigmoid Suboccipital Approach to Tumours of the Cerebellopontine Angle
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چکیده
Tumours of the cerebellopontine angle (CPA) account for 5% to 10% of all intracranial neoplasms. Various surgical approaches are possible for providing access to tumours of the CPA. The retrosigmoid approach to the posterior cranial fossa is the latest of numerous modifications of the classic suboccipital approach originally popularized by Harvey Cushing. The aim of this review is to discuss the evolution and technique of retrosigmoid suboccipital approach in relation to tumours of the CPA.
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