The fully endoscopic supraorbital trans-eyebrow keyhole approach to the anterior and middle skull base
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Moncef Berhouma & Timothée Jacquesson & Emmanuel Jouanneau
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
Background The purely endoscopic eyebrow supraorbital approach is an alternative to both the endoscopic endonasal and eyebrow microsurgical routes to the anterior and middle cranial base. It combines an enhanced visualization provided by the endoscope and the absence of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and nasal complications. Methods A trans-eyebrow 2-cm craniotomy is designed to allow the placement of a straight endoscope and visualize the skull base from the cribriformplate to the mesiotemporal lobe. Result Visualization is considerably improved, while the keyhole mini-invasive concept is respected. Conclusion The purely endoscopic eyebrow supraorbital keyhole approach is a valuable and alternative minimally invasive route to anterior and middle skull base lesions.
Acta Neurochir DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1089-z Received: 9 June 2011 / Accepted: 12 July 2011
