Türk Nöroşirürji Dergisi
2020 , Vol 30 , Num 1
Farlateral Approach and Vertebral Artery Mobilization
1Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Ruh Sağlığı ve Sinir Hastalıkları Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İstanbul, Türkiye2Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, İstanbul, Türkiye The craniocervical junction consists of the lower surface of the skull, atlas and axis, as well as the neurovascular, muscular and connective tissues located in this region. Various lesions originating from these tissues can be seen at the junction. The approach to these lesions is critical and challenging due to the complex anatomy and neurovascular structures of the region. The basic farlateral approach is a method used especially for craniocervical junction lesions located anterior and anterolaterally. Knowing the anatomy of the region will provide a necessary and sufficient surgical view for all lesions in this region. In this paper, all steps from muscle dissection to the intradural stage for the basic farlateral approach are shown with visuals. Anahtar Kelimeler : Anatomical dissection, Farlateral approach, Craniocervical junction