====== Superior temporal gyrus approach ====== a) advantages: minimizes brain retraction, possible reduced vasospasm from manipulation of proximal vessels b) disadvantages: proximal control difficult, slightly larger bone flap, possible increased risk of seizures ((Heros RC, Ojemann RG, Crowell RM. Superior Temporal Gyrus Approach to Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms: Technique and Results. Neurosurgery. 1982; 10:308–313))