Transoral approaches to the clivus and nasopharynx

Authors
Enepekides, DJ Donald, PJ
Citation
Dj. Enepekides et Pj. Donald, Transoral approaches to the clivus and nasopharynx, OTOLAR CLIN, 34(6), 2001, pp. 1105
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Otolaryngology
Journal title
OTOLARYNGOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00306665 → ACNP
Volume
34
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0030-6665(200112)34:6<1105:TATTCA>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
This article presents the surgical anatomy of the clivus, nasopharynx, and craniocervical junction as it relates to the transoral approach to the midl ine basicranium. Particular attention is given to the indications, limitati ons, and complications of this procedure. The transpalatal approach is disc ussed in detail. Finally, the transmandibular approach is also briefly disc ussed.