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World J Clin Cases. Jan 16, 2026; 14(2): 116519
Published online Jan 16, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i2.116519
Figure 3
Figure 3 Key surgical steps in extradural anterior clinoidectomy and optic nerve decompression. A: Extradural drilling of the anterior clinoid process using a diamond high-speed drill; B: Opening the optic canal with 1-mm Kerrison punch; C: Demonstration of extradural clinoidectomy and decompression of the optic canal; D: Opening the optic nerve dural sleeve; E: Use of a mini hook to verify complete optic nerve decompression intradural; F: Completely decompressed and free optic nerve, with adipose tissues (indicated by blue arrow) cleared away.


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