The Basal Subarachnoid Cisterns: Surgical and Anatomical Considerations.

Authors

Juan J Altafulla, Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, Washington, USA; Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, Washington, USAFollow
Stephen Bordes
Skyler Jenkins
Zachary Litvack, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, USA.Follow
Joe Iwanaga
Marios Loukas
R Shane Tubbs

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-25-2019

Publication Title

World Neurosurg

Abstract

The basilar subarachnoid cisterns are expansions of the subarachnoid space and transmit cranial nerves and intracranial vessels. Providing neurosurgeons with key concepts, anatomical landmarks, and techniques can result in safer procedures and better patient outcomes. In this review, we discuss the major basilar subarachnoid cisterns including their embryology, history, anatomical descriptions, and use during surgical approaches.

Clinical Institute

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Department

Neurosciences

Department

Surgery

Recommended Citation

Altafulla, Juan J; Bordes, Stephen; Jenkins, Skyler; Litvack, Zachary; Iwanaga, Joe; Loukas, Marios; and Tubbs, R Shane, "The Basal Subarachnoid Cisterns: Surgical and Anatomical Considerations." (2019). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 1840.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/1840