Intro
Preface
Contents
Surgical Complexity and Complications: The Need for a Common Language
Introduction
Methods
Study Design and Inclusion Criteria
Data Analysis
Results
Illustrative Cases
Case 1-Clival Chordoma, MCS Score 6
Case 2- Hypothalamic Pilocytic Astrocytoma, MCS Score 7
Case 3-Left Rolandic Glioblastoma, MCS Score 3
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Different Approaches in Skull Base Surgery Carry Risks for Different Types of Complications
Introduction
Case Report
Discussion
Open Skull Base Surgery

Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Conclusion
References
Major Internal Carotid Artery Injury During Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: Case Report
Introduction
Case Report
Discussion
Preventive Measures for Avoidance of Intraoperative Internal Carotid Artery Injury
Management of Intraoperative Internal Carotid Artery Injury
Conclusion
References
Surgical Strategy in Modification of the Transpetrosal Approach to Avoid Postoperative Venous Complications: A Report of 74 Consecutive Cases
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Preoperative Assessment of Venous Drainage

Selection of the Surgical Approach and Surgical Strategy
Results
Illustration of the Anterior Petrosectomy in Case of a Dominant Sphenobasal Vein-Type Venous Drainage
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Injury of the Internal Carotid Artery During Dissection of a Craniopharyngioma via the Pterional Approach: Case Report
Introduction
Case Report
Surgery
Postoperative Course
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Catastrophic Outcome Following Apparently Trivial Nondominant Transverse Sinus Injury During Resection of a Tentorial Meningioma: Case Report

Introduction
Case Report
Surgery
Postoperative Course
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Postoperative Intratumoral or Peritumoral Hematomas After Vestibular Schwannoma Resection
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Statistical Analysis
Results
Postoperative Hematomas
Results of Statistical Analysis
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Enhance Safety in Aneurysm Surgery: Strategies for Prevention of Intraoperative Vascular Complications
Introduction
Contemporary Strategies for Intracranial Aneurysm Treatment
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Microsurgical Techniques

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Temporary Clipping
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Intraoperative Monitoring
Intraoperative Electrophysiological Monitoring
Intraoperative Cerebral Blood Flow Monitoring with Ultrasonography
Intraoperative Cerebral Blood Flow Monitoring with Fluorescent Dyes
Intraoperative Cerebral Blood Flow Monitoring with Radiological Imaging
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Cardiac Arrest with Adenosine for Complex Aneurysm Clipping
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Handling of Damaged Small Perforating Arteries
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Strategic Pearls and Technical Clues
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Conclusion
References