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Similar to other sensory implants, the idea of an olfactory implant has emerged. Evidence indicates that electrical stimulation of specific olfactory structures can evoke smell sensations. However, debates on the most appropriate anatomical target and surgical technique for implantation are still ongoing. By extrapolating data from other surgical indications, transcranial approaches appear to carry a lower risk of cerebrospinal fluid leakage and infection compared with endoscopic endonasal routes. The aim of this study was to compare two electrode placements (dorsal olfactory bulb and ventral olfactory tract) through a supraorbital keyhole craniotomy in human cadavers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Four fresh human cadavers were dissected in a staged manner. 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