Posterior transjugular and transcervical approach for glomus tumours within the head and neck

Abstract

Glomus tumours within the head and neck are highly vascular in nature and are surrounded by vital neurovascular structures. The aim of this study is to review the step-by-step surgical techniques for a posterior transjugular approach and transcervical approach and to clarify the advantages of these approaches in the treatment of glomus tumours within the head and neck. The advantage of these approaches is that a wide operative field from the jugular bulb to the cervical portion can be obtained. In addition, the bloodless operative field that is achieved by the preoperative embolisation appeared to contribute to reducing the risk of cranial nerve injury.

Keywords::

• carotid
• body tumour
• glomus jugulare tumour
• glomus vagale tumour
• posterior transjugular approach
• transcervical approach

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank Ms. Mikiko Hidaka for language editing of the manuscript.

Declaration of interest:

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.