{"id":"726fbf43-1854-466d-8ed0-60f143e31e7b","slug":"elective-inferior-temporal-lobe-resection-as-an-adjunct-to-subtemporal-approach-for-a-case-of-tentorial-meningioma-arising-from-the-middle-part-of-the-free-edge-of-the-tentorium-a-case-report","title":"Elective inferior temporal lobe resection as an adjunct to subtemporal approach for a case of tentorial meningioma arising from the middle part of the free edge of the tentorium: A case report","authors":["Sunil Kumar Gupta","Ashish Aggarwal","Lomesh Wankhede"],"abstract":"Background: Tentorial meningiomas attached to the inner edge of the tentorium are difficult to excise due to their deep location. Sufficient space may not be always available through a subtemporal approach. Thus, the aim of not retracting the brain is not fulfilled. Methods: To gain surgical corridor, we electively resected the inferior temporal lobe. This helped in greater working space, better visualization, and less chances of venous damage. Results: Employing this technique of elective temporal lobe resection helped us in complete tumor removal without compromising on vision or surgical corridor. Conclusion: A limited inferior temporal lobectomy greatly enhances the working space and vision in cases of difficult tentorial meningiomas. This translates into ease of tumor excision without compromising the patient safety.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/726fbf43-1854-466d-8ed0-60f143e31e7b/featured/hero-1781563279992.png","publishDate":"2020-08-01T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_562_2019","categories":["Skull Base","Technical Note"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/726fbf43-1854-466d-8ed0-60f143e31e7b/pdf"}