Endoscopic Anatomy of the Third Ventricle

Book Description
In this atlas anatomical aspects important for combinations of
microsurgical and endoscopic approaches are presented and
illustrated. Modern imaging techniques are necessary for the three-
dimensional orientation but do not show enough details for endoscopic
interventions. The small visual fields need a combination of the
depiction of fine details and of the three-dimensional presentation
of large areas. Furthermore, problems with little known anatomical
standard variants of the target areas may arise. Therefore, numerous
common anatomical variants are demonstrated with reference to their
impact for the surgical technique. The basis for Professor Seeger’s
well known drawings have been anatomical preparations, cadaver
dissections and intraoperative pictures. The correct proportions are
derived by measuring the distances of anatomical landmarks of cranial
preparations and from CT and MR Images. The concise text supports the
understanding of the anatomical figures.