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Jonathan Y Ting¹, Ralph Metson

¹Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Department of Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School, 243 Charles Street,Boston, MA 02114, USA. jonathan_ting@meei.harvard.edu

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Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Otolaryngology
Skull Base Surgery

Background:

Management of anterior skull base defects, CSF leaks, and encephaloceles has evolved.
A shift towards endoscopic, minimally invasive surgical approaches is evident over the past 20-30 years.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the efficacy of free mucosal grafts in repairing anterior skull base defects.
To highlight the advantages of endoscopic techniques for these repairs.

Main Methods:

Review of endoscopic surgical techniques for skull base defect repair.
Application of free mucosal grafts harvested from nasal septum or turbinates.
Single-layer and multi-layer reconstruction strategies for varying defect sizes.

Main Results:

Free mucosal grafts are effective for the majority of spontaneous or traumatic skull base defects.
Grafts can be harvested easily from nasal septum or turbinates.
High graft take rates are associated with this technique.

Conclusions:

Endoscopic, minimally invasive approaches are preferred for anterior skull base defects.
Free mucosal grafts provide an accessible, reliable, and popular method for reconstruction.
This technique is suitable for both small and large defects, offering a high success rate.