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Locoregional and free flap reconstruction of the lateral skull base
Author(s) -
Richmon Jeremy D.,
Yarlagadda Bharat B.,
Wax Mark K.,
Patel Urjeet,
Diaz Jason,
Lin Derrick T.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.23725
Subject(s) - skull , base (topology) , free flap , medicine , anatomy , geology , computer science , surgery , mathematics , mathematical analysis
Abstract Lateral temporal bone reconstruction after ablative surgery for malignancy, chronic infection, osteoradionecrosis, or trauma presents a challenge for the reconstructive surgeon. This complexity is due to the 3D nature of the region, potential dural exposure, and the possible need for external surface repair. Successful reconstruction therefore requires achieving separation of the dura, obliteration of volume defect, and external cutaneous repair. There is significant institutional bias on the best method of reconstruction of these defects. In this review, the advantages and disadvantages of reconstructive options will be discussed as well as the potential pitfalls and complications. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 37: 1387–1391, 2015