Endoscopic Assisted Lateral Skull Base Surgery

Pathology of the lateral skull base poses a unique challenge for the surgeon. An intimate knowledge of the anatomy and the various approaches used for accessing pathology of the lateral skull base is critical. Three novel, minimally invasive, transcanal approaches for the management of lateral skull base pathology are described herein along with their respective indications, advantages, and disadvantages.

Source: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America - November 24, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Brandon Isaacson, Daniel E. Killeen, Luca Bianconi, Daniele Marchioni Source Type: research