Dolenc Triangle

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Synonyms
Anteromedial Triangel, Clinoidales Triangel

The Dolenc Triangle is an anatomically defined triangle at the Skull base.

Anatomy

The Dolenc Triangle is bounded by the Nervus opticusNervus oculomotoriusArteria carotis internaProcessus clinoideus anterior

Clinical Relevance

Microsurgical treatment of most proximal ICA, paraclinoid, infraclinoid, and ophthalmic Aneurysms requires opening this triangular space by partial removal of the anterior clinoid process[^2].

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Illustration of the Dolenc triangle
Illustration of the Dolenc triangle in a cadaveric specimen. Figure adapted from Drazin D. et al. 2017.
Skull base triangles
Overview of the various triangles at the skull base. Illustration adapted from Takanori Fukushima - Manual of Skull Base Dissection. 3rd Edition. ISBN: 9780965198615

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