Kawase Approach

Kawase Approach

Last edited and medically reviewed by Alaric Steinmetz on 23.12.2023

Synonyms: Kawase approach

The Kawase approach is a microsurgical approach through the middle cranial fossa and provides exposure of the petroclival region[^1].

Applications

Petroclival meningiomas can, for example, be accessed via a Kawase approach[^2].

Figure

Schematic representation of the skin incision and craniotomy for the Kawase approach. Figure adapted from the original publication by Kawase et al.

Surgical Videos

Video

Anterior petrosal (Kawase) approach to petroclival meningioma: 2-dimensional operative video

Resection of a petroclival meningioma via a Kawase approach.

Source: Wu, Eva M., et al. "Anterior petrosal (Kawase) approach to petroclival meningioma: 2-dimensional operative video." Neurosurgical Focus: Video 6.2 (2022): V13.
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