Abstract
Revision skull-base surgery (SBS) should be practiced within a multidisciplinary team. • Standard endoscopic sinus instrumentation is often inadequate for SBS and specialized equipment is required. • Closure of large skull-base defects requires careful preoperative evaluation and planning of reconstructive options. • The use of pedicled mucosal flaps and a multilayered reconstruction is the key to closing large skull-base defects. • The potential for complications differs little from open SBS, but the ability for faster recovery and less morbidity is great.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Revision Sinus Surgery |
Place of Publication | Berlin |
Publisher | Springer, Springer Nature |
Pages | 289-300 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783540789307 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |