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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, 999 N. 92nd St, Ste. 310, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA.

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The modified osteoplastic orbitozygomatic (OZ) craniotomy is a safe and effective anterior skull base approach for pediatric neurosurgery. This technique offers excellent exposure with minimal brain retraction, leading to improved outcomes and cosmesis.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Skull Base Surgery

Background:

  • Anterior and anterolateral skull base approaches provide enhanced visualization and reduced brain retraction for complex lesions.
  • These techniques are rarely employed in pediatric patients due to concerns about increased morbidity and surgical difficulty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a modified osteoplastic orbitozygomatic (OZ) craniotomy in pediatric neurosurgical cases.
  • To assess the technical feasibility and advantages of this approach in young patients.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of six pediatric cases utilizing the modified osteoplastic OZ craniotomy.
  • Patient ages ranged from 26 months to 15 years, with pathologies including craniopharyngioma, epidural abscess, hypothalamic hamartoma, and optic pathway glioma.
  • Follow-up ranged from 5 to 22 months, assessing surgical complications, cosmesis, and functional outcomes.

Main Results:

  • No surgical approach-related complications were observed in any of the six pediatric cases.
  • All patients achieved satisfactory postoperative cosmetic results with excellent orbital rim realignment.
  • Temporalis muscle bulk remained preserved and symmetrical postoperatively.

Conclusions:

  • The modified osteoplastic OZ craniotomy is a safe and effective surgical option for pediatric anterior skull base lesions.
  • Key advantages include ease of use, superior exposure with less brain retraction, and favorable cosmetic and functional outcomes.
  • The one-piece bone flap facilitates reconstruction, preserves temporalis muscle, and reduces infection risk.