Preoperative embolization of anastomoses of the jugular bulb: An adjuvant in jugular foramen surgery

David A. Carrier, Moises A. Arriaga, Michael J. Gorum, Richard T. Dahlen, Stephen P. Johnson

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Abstract

Summary: We describe the technique of preoperative embolization of the inferior petrosal sinus/anterior condylar vein complex and the posterior condylar vein in three patients undergoing skull base surgery that required opening of the jugular bulb. Contrary to the usual situation, essentially no blood was lost during the operation, resulting in decreased surgical time and reduced risk to the lower cranial nerves.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1252-1256
Number of pages5
JournalAmerican Journal of Neuroradiology
Volume18
Issue number7
StatePublished - Aug 1997

Keywords

  • Interventional neuroradiology
  • Skull, base
  • Veins, jugular

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Neurology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology

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