Deadly complication of sacrificing superior petrosal vein during cerebellopontine angle tumor resection: A case report and literature review.

However, complete removal can carry potential risks that may be significant, especially when the tumor has invaded brain tissue or surrounding veins.[ 5 ] Superior petrosal veins (SPVs) are often obstacles during surgery in the upper CPA.[ 16 ] SPV complex (SPVC) is a major draining system in the posterior fossa and a consistent landmark within the CPA.[ 17 ] Attention has

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