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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | CSF Rhinorrhea |
Subtitle of host publication | Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Skull Base Reconstruction |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 195-203 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030947811 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030947804 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Keywords
- Defect-based approach
- Free flap
- Free tissue
- Skull base reconstruction