Management of the cavernous sinus and carotid siphon.

The rationale for direct surgery of the cavernous sinus is presented along with a discussion of patient selection and preoperative evaluation. The surgical approaches for exposing the cavernous sinus and microsurgical techniques used to prepare and open the sinus are described. Principles for the management of neuronal and arterial structures within the sinus are stated and references are given for other technical details.