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Skull base mapping
Author(s) -
Wiet Richard J.,
Kazan Robert,
Sacy George
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198205000-00010
Subject(s) - skull , neurovascular bundle , coronal plane , sagittal plane , medicine , occult , radiology , base (topology) , documentation , anatomy , computer science , pathology , mathematical analysis , alternative medicine , mathematics , programming language
Early experience with medium to large tumors of the temporal region has re‐emphasized the value of radiologic preoperative plotting of these space occupying lesions in the sagittal, coronal, and horizontal planes. Attention to probable pathology, neurovascular structures and patient's medical status has been important in determining resectability. A standard format of the interior and exterior of the skull base and cervical spine has been employed to map these lesions. Such devices have been used by otolaryngologists in the past to depict laryngeal lesions; and provide for the skull base surgeon a common base of comparison of tumor size, chart documentation, and a means to facilitate communication among other specialists. Experience with 36 cases of skull base tumors seen since July 1979 has emphasized the occult manner in which these lesions may present.