Surgical management of pontine brainstem cavernous malformations: A systematic review Emphasizing safe entry zones and clinical outcomes.

Objective: Safe entry zones (SEZs) have emerged as important corridors for accessing brainstem cavernous malformations (BSCM) while minimizing morbidity. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the surgical management of pontine BSCM via SEZs.

Methods: A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed for articles reporting on the surgical management of pontine BSCM via SEZ.