Identification of middle meningeal artery confluence point in 3D CT scan images of Filipinos as pre-operative planning for management of chronic subdural hematoma: A cross-sectional morphometric study
These findings provide a practical framework for MMA localization during pre-operative planning. In settings without MMA embolization, landmark-based localization offers a low-cost method to guide burr-hole placement and potential MMA coagulation, supporting resource-adapted strategy to reduce CSDH recurrence.
Authors
- E Meceda
- Francis Raphael Oanes
- Diether Rafael Elbangcol
- John Emmanuel Rivera Torio
- Milthon Anli Cua
Institutions
- Doctors Hospital (US)
- University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (PH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2026-01-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7461/jcen.2026.e2025.09.002
- Primary Topic
- Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00