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  • Title: Surgical anatomy and nuances of the expanded transpterygoid approach to the pterygopalatine fossa and upper parapharyngeal space: a stepwise cadaveric dissection.
    Author: Silveira-Bertazzo G, Martinez-Perez R, Carrau RL, Prevedello DM.
    Journal: Acta Neurochir (Wien); 2021 Feb; 163(2):415-421. PubMed ID: 32886225.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Superb knowledge of anatomy and techniques to remove the natural barriers preventing full access to the most lateral aspect of the skull base determines the ease of using the transpterygoid approach (ETPA) as the main gateway for all the coronal planes during endonasal surgeries. METHODS: Throughout stepwise image-guided cadaveric dissections, we describe the surgical anatomy and nuances of the ETPA to the pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) and upper parapharyngeal space (UPPS). CONCLUSION: The ETPA represents a lateral extension of the midline corridor and provides a valuable route to access the PPF/UPPS. Major landmarks for this EEA are the infraorbital canal, sphenopalatine foramen, and vidian nerve. It comprises the removal of the palatine bone, posterior wall of the maxillary sinus, and PPF transposition to drill the pterygoid process.
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