ENDOSCOPIC APPROACH FOR BENIGN-TUMOR ABLATION OF THE FOREHEAD AND BROW

Resection of benign tumors of the forehead and brow raises aesthetic c oncerns. An endoscopic subperiosteal approach to benign bony and soft- tissue tumors in the supraorbital and frontotemporal regions permits e xtirpation of these masses without producing visible facial scars. The refore, this technique was used for tumor resection in 4 patients. Thi s procedure demonstrated magnified visualization of the masses, and sa fe access for excisional biopsy and bony contouring. In addition to mo re acceptable surgical scars, patients experienced no significant post operative morbidity and a reduced incidence of swelling, discomfort, a nd scalp anesthesia. Therefore, we conclude that the endoscopic subper iosteal approach is a favorable alternative for resection of suitable tumors.