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The temporal bone forms the lower lateral side of the skull. The temporal bone is subdivided into several regions. The flattened upper portion is the squamous portion of the temporal bone. Below this area and projecting anteriorly is the zygomatic process of the temporal bone, which forms the posterior portion of the zygomatic arch. Posteriorly is the mastoid portion of the temporal bone. Projecting...
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Middle fossa approach: Applications in temporal bone lesions.

Iván Domenech Juan1, Paula Cruz Toro2, Ángela Callejo Castillo2

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The middle fossa approach is a safe and effective surgical technique for complex lateral skull base lesions. This method offers excellent control and exposure, proving vital when other options are limited.

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  • Neurosurgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Skull Base Surgery

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  • The middle fossa approach is a valuable technique for lateral skull base surgery.
  • Its technical complexity, however, limits its indications and application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the surgical experience with the middle fossa approach in 10 patients with complex lateral skull base lesions.
  • To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of this approach in challenging cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 10 patients undergoing the middle fossa approach for complex skull base pathologies.
  • Analysis of surgical outcomes, including mortality, complications, facial nerve function, hearing preservation, and lesion resolution.

Main Results:

  • No mortality was observed. Two patients experienced postoperative complications (epidural and cortico-subcortical hematomas).
  • Facial nerve function (House/Brackmann I-II) was achieved in 8 patients; no deterioration occurred in the remaining two.
  • Hearing function was preserved in 5 of 7 patients with adequate pre-operative hearing. Complete lesion resolution was achieved in 9 out of 10 patients.

Conclusions:

  • The middle fossa approach is a safe and reliable technique for lateral skull base surgery, providing excellent control and exposure.
  • It represents a crucial, and sometimes the only, viable surgical option for specific complex skull base pathologies.
  • Mastery of this approach is essential for neurosurgeons and skull base specialists.