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  • Title: Side-door temporoparietal fascia flap: First experience with a novel technique for anterior skull base reconstruction.
    Author: Bresson D, Hudelist B, Gaudioso P, Moya-Plana A, Herman P, Idriceanu T, Nicolai P, Ferrari M.
    Journal: Head Neck; 2024 Apr; 46(4):772-784. PubMed ID: 38192046.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Modern achievements in transnasal endoscopic skull base (SB) surgery have led to complex resections that render reconstruction a challenge. Temporoparietal fascia flap (TPFF) is a suitable option for SB reconstruction. The side-door TPFF technique for anterior SB reconstruction is described here for the first time in a real-life surgical setting. METHODS: Patients affected by a SB malignancy who underwent cranioendoscopic resection were included. For reconstruction, a multilayer reconstruction technique including side-door TPFF transposition was employed. RESULTS: TPFF transposition was performed in five patients. The TPFF could be easily transposed via a side-door approach. It adequately covered the edges of the defect and supported optimal healing of the surgical site. During follow-up, vitality and integration of the TPFF were assessed endoscopically and radiologically. CONCLUSIONS: The TPFF side-door transposition technique is a valuable option in anterior SB reconstruction that can provide fast and effective healing, especially in patients needing adjuvant radiotherapy.
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