Adson Method of Trepanation of the Posterior Cranial Fossa (A. W. Adson)

The Adson trepanation method is one of the most common surgical methods for treating tumors in the posterior cranial fossa. It was proposed by the American neurosurgeon A.W. Eidson in 1950.

The essence of the method is to perform a direct paramedial paralysis-assisted incision of soft tissues, resection of the squama of the occipital bone and, if necessary, the arch of the first cervical vertebra and its edge.

The method has a number of advantages over other methods of treating tumors in this area, such as less trauma and a faster postoperative recovery period. However, like any other method, it has its drawbacks, such as the risk of complications and the need for additional plastic surgery after surgery.

Adson Method of Trephination of the Posterior Cranial Fossa (Adson)

The Adson method, also called Adson's transcondylar approach, is one of the most complex trepanation methods for the treatment of brain tumors. This method represents a single combined approach to the surgical treatment of various cerebellar tumors. The method is named after