Anatomical localization of the transverse-sigmoid sinus junction: Comparison of existing techniques.

Background: Anatomical localization remains integral to neurosurgery, particularly in the posterior fossa where neuronavigation is less reliable. There have been many attempts to define the location of the transverse- sigmoid sinus junction (TSSJ) using anatomical landmarks, to aid in the placement of the "strategic burr hole" during a retrosigmoid approach. There is a paucity of research allowing direct comparison of such techniques.