Abstract

The goal of skull base reconstruction is to recreate the separation between the intracranial space, sinonasal cavity, and external environment, thus reducing leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), pneumocephalus, and risk of meningitis. Free tissue transfer has emerged as a versatile solution for reconstruction, with a variety of donor sites utilized depending on the characteristics of the skull base/orbital defect. In this chapter, we describe advances in endoscopic-assisted and open approaches for free tissue transfer reconstruction of the orbit and skull base.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCSF Rhinorrhea
Subtitle of host publicationPathophysiology, Diagnosis and Skull Base Reconstruction
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages195-203
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9783030947811
ISBN (Print)9783030947804
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

  • Defect-based approach
  • Free flap
  • Free tissue
  • Skull base reconstruction

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