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OTOLARYNGOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 643-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2017.01.015
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Nasoseptal flap; CSF leak repair; Skull base defect repair; Pericranial flap; Endoscopic endonasal approach; Graduated approach to reconstruction
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Endoscopic skull base surgery has developed rapidly over the last decade, in large part because of the expanding armamentarium of endoscopic repair techniques. This article reviews the available technologies and techniques, including vascularized and nonvascularized flaps, synthetic grafts, sealants and glues, and multilayer reconstruction. Understanding which of these repair methods is appropriate and under what circumstances is paramount to achieving success in this challenging but rewarding field. A graduated approach to skull base reconstruction is presented to provide a systematic framework to guide selection of repair technique to ensure a successful outcome while minimizing morbidity for the patient.
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