Given the success of the first volume of the Research Topic:
Microsurgical Anatomy of the Central Nervous System and Skull Base, and the rapidly evolving subject area, we are pleased to announce the launch of a second volume of this topic.
The field of microsurgical anatomy of the central nervous system and skull base is a rapidly evolving area where art and technique intersect. This area of expertise is crucial for surgeons, as they navigate structures separated by mere millimeters that, if injured, can cause severe neurological deficits. Recent breakthroughs include the use of microscopes in anatomical dissections, Klinger's technique for studying the white fibers of the brain, the development of various surgical approaches to reach deep brain regions, the use of neuroimaging techniques (DTI) to visualize brain connections, and the application of cortical and subcortical mapping to study specific brain functions in patients. These advancements have opened previously inaccessible regions to surgery, allowing for unprecedented outcomes in treating disorders of these areas.
The goal of this research topic is to select studies that reflect the evolution of this field and the translation of knowledge from the microsurgical laboratory to the operative theater. We are particularly interested in studies on the microsurgical anatomy and approaches to the orbit, cavernous sinus, medial fossa, infratemporal fossa, pterygopalatine fossa, cerebellopontine angle, temporal bone, and craniocervical junction. Additionally, studies of the anatomy and approaches to the mesial temporal region, cerebral ventricles, insular lobe, central core, white brain fibers, and the correlation of anatomical findings with brain mapping are also of interest. These investigations have allowed us to revisit brain regions historically defined by rigid concepts and examine them anew with cerebral mapping techniques.
To gather further insights into the microsurgical anatomy of the central nervous system and skull base, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Study of the different surgical approaches to a particular region of the brain or skull base.
- Correlation of anatomy with intraoperative findings and the distortions that certain diseases cause.
- Drawing a correlation between anatomy and the findings of imaging techniques.
- Revisiting the concepts of classical neurofunctional anatomy with the findings of cortical and subcortical mapping.