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Temporal bone encephalocele —diagnosis and treatment
Author(s) -
Kamerer Donald B.,
Caparosa Ralph J.
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 - 10.1288/00005537-198208000-00008
Subject(s) - encephalocele , temporal bone , medicine , otorhinolaryngology , etiology , middle cranial fossa , middle fossa , surgery , cranial bone , skull , pathology
Encephaloceles of the temporal bone are encountered infrequently by the otolaryngologist and, therefore, may be misdiagnosed. Serious sequelae and central nervous system infections may result with inadequate management. A series of 15 recent cases are presented and discussed in relationship to etiology and surgical management. Transmastoid and middle cranial fossa approaches will be delineated along with the rationale and techniques for each. The use of pedicle and free tissue flaps, as well as autogenous bone and synthetics will be outlined.