Surgical Anatomy of the Internal Carotid Artery

Organized according to anatomo-surgical pathways to hidden areas of the skull base, this book is both a learning tool and a reference for surgeons. Step-by-step descriptions are supplemented with color illustrations, and endoscopic and radiologic images.

This atlas provides all the basic and advanced information required by surgeons in order to understand fully the skull base anatomy. It is organized according to anatomo-surgical pathways to the hidden areas of the skull base. These pathways are described in step-by-step fashion with the aid of a wealth of color images and illustrations. The emphasis is on endoscopic anatomy, but in order to provide a holistic perspective, informative three-dimensional reconstructions are presented alongside the endoscopic images and radiologic images are included when appropriate. In effect, windows are opened on the anatomy so that the reader is guided on a journey throughout the skull base region. This anatomically oriented atlas will serve as an ideal learning tool for novice surgeons and will also prove an invaluable reference for the more experienced surgeon

Logical, step-by-step documentation of skull base anatomy with a wealth of color images and illustrations Emphasis on endoscopic anatomy and images Informative three-dimensional reconstructions Anatomic-radiologic correlations

Inhalt

Introduction.- Introduction of Internal Carotid Artery Classifications .- Cervical Segment.- Skull Base Segment.- Petrous.- Intracranial Segment.- Cavernous.- Supracavernous.