Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics
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J Neurosurg Pediatr · Oct 2021
The semisitting position in pediatric neurosurgery: pearls and pitfalls of a 10-year experience.
The authors sought to investigate the pearls and pitfalls of using the semisitting position in pediatric neurosurgery, with special focus on related morbidity and surgical practicability. ⋯ With attentive performance and an experienced surgical team, the semisitting position is a safe option for posterior fossa surgery in the pediatric population. With a comparable complication profile, the semisitting position offers excellent anatomical exposure, which is ideal for the application of endoscopic visualization. Careful skull clamp application and appropriate monitoring are highly recommended.