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Published on: July 5, 2021
Pediatric endoscopic skull base surgery
Patrick D Munson1, Eric J Moore
1Department of Otolaryngology, Arkansas Children's Hospital, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202, USA. pdmunson@uams.edu
Insights
Pediatric endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS) is a safe and effective treatment for sinonasal and skull base disorders in children. Further research is needed to confirm long-term outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Pediatric sinonasal and skull base disorders require specialized management.
- Endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS) offers a minimally invasive approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent literature on pediatric endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS).
- To explore the utility and limitations of ESBS in pediatric populations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent studies on pediatric ESBS.
- Analysis of safety, feasibility, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Pediatric ESBS is a safe and feasible technique for various conditions.
- Key considerations include image guidance, anatomical access, and reconstruction.
- Indications for pediatric ESBS are expanding with technological advancements.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric ESBS is a validated technique, building on adult experience.
- This approach is recommended for many pediatric sinonasal and skull base lesions.
- Long-term patient outcomes require further investigation.
Purpose Of Review:
Pediatric endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS) has changed the current management of pediatric sinonasal and skull base disorders. This review focuses on the recent literature exploring pediatric ESBS, including its utility and limitations.
Recent Findings:
Pediatric ESBS has been established as a safe and feasible technique for a variety of disease states. Special considerations in the pediatric populations include the use of image guidance technology, potential anatomic access limitations, and skull base reconstruction with vascularized flaps to prevent cerebrospinal fluid leak. The indications for endoscopic skull base surgery continue to expand as experience and technology evolve.
Summary:
Pediatric endoscopic skull base surgery is a proven technique established upon adult skull base experience. Despite certain limitations, the current literature would recommend consideration for this approach for many sinonasal and skull base lesions. Further research is required to determine long-term patient outcomes.
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