Retrolabyrinthine Craniectomy: The Unsung Hero of Skull Base Surgery

Despite being the foundation of, or supplement to, many skull base exposures, the retrolabyrinthine approach has not been adequately illustrated in the skull base literature. As an aid to skull base surgeons in training, this article provides a step-by-step description of the microsurgical anatomy and operative nuances of this important technique.

KEYWORDS

Cerebellopontine angle - retrolabyrinthine approach - temporal bone

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