Intra-Operative Electromyographic Monitoring of Extra-Ocular Motor Nerves (Nn. III, VI) in Skull Base Surgery

摘要

Background. Extraocular motor nerves (Nn. III, IV, VI) are at risk of damage during skull base surgery. A new recording technique was employed in 18 patients suffering from various skull base tumours in order to extend intra-operative EMG monitoring to the extra-ocular muscles.