The Cochlear Dimple: A Novel Landmark for Cochlear Protection During Middle Fossa Surgery—A Cadaveric Laboratory Investigation
The cochlear dimple is a direct anatomical landmark that can be used to localize the cochlea. It is the only landmark whose establishment is not contingent on the identification of any other structure. It may be used as an additional measure to protect the cochlea during middle fossa surgery.
Authors
- Ahmet Özak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0688-3532)
- Shawn M. Stevens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7284-1584)
- Ali Tayebi Meybodi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7981-0791)
- Mark C. Preul
- Michael T. Lawton
- Andrea L. Castillo
Institutions
- Barrow Neurological Institute (US)
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Operative Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2025-04-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1227/ons.0000000000001563
- Primary Topic
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Barrow Neurological Foundation