Transfacial Exposures of the Anterior Skull Base and Cervical Spine: Straightforward "Line-of-Sight" Algorithm for Selection of Approach.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2021

Publication Title

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Surgical treatment for tumors of the skull base remains gross total resection with microscopic negative margins. Sufficient surgical access is paramount to adequate treatment but must be balanced with patient morbidity and protection of vital neurovascular structures. While endoscopic surgery has made transfacial access less common, there are still indications for open transfacial exposure including tumors that involve facial soft tissues, the palate, anterolateral frontal sinus, dural involvement lateral to the mid-pupillary line, tumor recurrence/repeat resection, and/or lack of access to endoscopic equipment or expertise. The authors present a "line-of-sight" algorithm for selection of approach, discuss pre-operative planning, review selected clinical experiences, and discuss the role of microsurgery and prevention of complications.

Volume

32

Issue

Suppl 3

First Page

1269

Last Page

1274

DOI

10.1097/SCS.0000000000007332

ISSN

1536-3732

PubMed ID

33710058

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