Classic Bicoronal Incision and Modified Bicoronal Incision in Relation to The Course of the Superficial Temporal Artery
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The traditional bicoronal incision for bifrontal craniotomy often involves making the incision near the location of the superficial temporal artery (STA), particularly its frontal branch (frontal branch of the STA, fSTA), and frequently results in injury to this artery. The author has therefore reviewed information regarding the anatomical location of this vessel, as well as examined the technique of the modified bicoronal incision and its effects on the vessel, including the advantages and disadvantages of this technique.
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