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A modified lateral subtemporal, transpetrous apex and sub-Gas-serian ganglion approach was found to be most suitable for clival chordomas. The approach selection was based on the typical anatomical relationship of chordomas in terms of site of origin, pattern of growth and neural and vascular displacements. The approach was suitable to deal with tumour anterior and lateral to the brain stem, the clival part of the tumour and its sub-cavernous sinus extensions. The carotid artery was under control. The approach had the advantage of being simple and relatively quick and of its familiarity to general neurosurgeons. The tumour could be excised radically and extension of anterior, posterior and inferior exposure was possible.
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Goel, A. Middle fossa sub-Gasserian ganglion approach to clivus chordomas. Acta neurochir 136, 212–216 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01410628
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