Eyebrow incision with supraorbital trephination for endoscopic corpus callosotomy: A feasibility study

Richard Shane Tubbs; Matthew D. Smyth; George Salter; Kyle Doughty; Jeffrey P. Blount

doi:10.1007/s00381-003-0894-y

Eyebrow incision with supraorbital trephination for endoscopic corpus callosotomy: A feasibility study

Richard Shane Tubbs, Matthew D. Smyth, George Salter, Kyle Doughty, Jeffrey P. Blount

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Objective: We describe a novel technique for the partial bisection of the corpus callosum in order to increase the minimally invasiveness of this procedure. Methods: Brow incisions with midline trephinations were performed in six adult cadavers. An endoscope was next introduced and used to transect approximately the anterior two-thirds of the corpus callosum. Results: No complications such as injury to the superior sagittal sinus or anterior cerebral artery were encountered in any of our cadaveric specimens. The corpus callosum was easily transected in each specimen. Conclusion: As a feasibility study, we believe this technique could provide a less invasive mechanism for patients who require corpus callosotomy and will minimize much of the morbidity associated with the traditional methods of sectioning the corpus callosum.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	188-191
Number of pages	4
Journal	Child's Nervous System
Volume	20
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-003-0894-y
State	Published - Mar 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Corpus callosotomy
Epilepsy
Eyebrow incision
Seizure surgery
Supraorbital craniotomy

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Clinical Neurology

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