RECONSTRUCTION OF THE CRANIAL BASE

Citation
Hm. Spinelli et al., RECONSTRUCTION OF THE CRANIAL BASE, Clinics in plastic surgery, 22(3), 1995, pp. 555-561
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
ISSN journal
00941298
Volume
22
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Pages
555 - 561
Database
ISI
SICI code
0094-1298(1995)22:3<555:ROTCB>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
The cranial base is a complex boundary between intracranial and extrac ranial anatomic structures. Adequate reconstruction of the basicranium depends on the location, size, and nature of the defect. A reconstruc tive ladder can be built on a few basic principles: coverage of vital structures, separation of the intra- and extradural spaces, procedural simplicity, and aesthetics. Individual consideration should be given to reconstruction of bone, soft tissue, dura, and cerebrospinal fluid spaces.