Distance between the anterior boundary of Meyer loop and the temporal pole tip as reported using differing techniques, 1954–2010
| Author/Year | Distance from Anterior Edge of the Meyer Loop to Temporal Pole Tip (mm) | Measurement Technique |
|---|---|---|
| Penfield 195410 | 60 | Surgical resection, VFD |
| Bjork and Kugelberg 19577 | 30 | Surgical resection, VFD, 96% partial Goldmann perimetry |
| Falconer and Wilson 19588 | 45 | Surgical resection, VFD, 64% complete and 36% incomplete Bjerrum |
| Marino and Rasmussen 19689 | 45 | Surgical resection, VFD, 14% complete and 52% incomplete Aimark and Tangent |
| Ebeling and Reulen 198811* | 27 (22–37) | Cadaver dissection (Klingler technique), 50 hemispheres |
| Krolak-Salmon et al 200021 | 20–31.3 | MR imaging and automated static perimetry, 28% mild 28% moderate |
| Kier et al 200412 | Anterior fibers do not reach temporal horn tip | “Anatomic dissection tractography” |
| Rubino et al 20056 | 25 (22–30) | Cadaver dissection (Klingler technique), 40 hemispheres |
| Barton et al 200525 | 24 (18–36) | MR imaging and automated Goldmann perimetry, 100% had VFD |
| Yamamoto et al 200518 | 37.3 ± 2.5 | DT-FT |
| Choi et al 20065 | 31.4 (28–34) | Cadaver dissection (Klingler technique), 10 hemispheres |
| Nilsson et al 200714 | 44 (34–51) | DT-FT |
| Taoka et al 200826 | 36.6 (30–43.2) | DT-FT |
| Chen et al 200927 | 32.1 (20.9–51.5) | DT-FT |
| Yogarajah et al 200932 | Patients 24–43, controls 24–47 | DT-FT |
| Wang et al 201028 | 36 (mean) | DT-FT |
↵* Criterion standard study.