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Microsurgical anatomy and the importance of the petrosal process of the sphenoid bone in endonasal surgery.

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Published in 2022 at "Journal of neurosurgery"

DOI: 10.3171/2021.12.jns212024

Abstract: OBJECTIVE The petrosal process of the sphenoid bone (PPsb) is a relevant skull base osseous prominence present bilaterally that can be used as a key surgical landmark, especially for identifying the abducens nerve. The authors… read more here.

Keywords: petrosal process; endonasal; ppsb; petrosal ... See more keywords