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Transcallosal approach to third ventricle tumors: how I do it

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Abstract

Background

The transcallosal approach provides a direct corridor to the lesions lying in the third ventricle with distinct advantages over alternative routes, such as the possibility to use multiple corridors for tumor resection.

Method

Here we present a personal perspective of the surgery of tumors of the anterior portion of the third ventricle using this approach.

Conclusions

This approach requires the ability to move around many neurovascular, cortical, and white matter structures. Knowledge of regional anatomy and adherence to principles of microsurgery are basic requirements to obtain a favorable outcome.

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Acknowledgments

This study was supported in part by Grant FIRB n. RBNE089KHH_002 and PRIN 2010ZESJWN from the MIUR (Italian Ministry of University and Research).

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98125, Messina, Italy

    Francesco Tomasello, Salvatore Cardali, Filippo Flavio Angileri & Alfredo Conti

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Correspondence to Filippo Flavio Angileri.

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Tomasello, F., Cardali, S., Angileri, F.F. et al. Transcallosal approach to third ventricle tumors: how I do it. Acta Neurochir 155, 1031–1034 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-013-1714-0

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