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Endoscopic endonasal surgery for ventral skull base tumors requires effective reconstruction. Multilayer grafts with vascularized flaps, like the nasoseptal flap, offer superior results for large defects.

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  • Neurosurgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Head and Neck Surgery

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  • Endoscopic endonasal approaches (EEA) enable resection of ventral skull base tumors.
  • This necessitates advanced reconstructive techniques for large skull base defects.
  • Review summarizes current endoscopic reconstructive methods for EEA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize current techniques for reconstruction of large skull base defects.
  • To identify best practices for repair following endoscopic endonasal surgery.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for reconstructive strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent medical publications.
  • Identification of techniques and best practices for skull base defect repair.
  • Preference for evidence-based recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Multilayer inlay/onlay grafts with vascularized flaps yield superior outcomes.
  • Nasoseptal flap is the primary choice; lateral nasal wall and pericranial flaps are secondary options.
  • Adipose tissue augmentation for clival defects, lumbar cerebrospinal fluid drainage, and management of cerebrospinal fluid leaks are crucial.

Conclusions:

  • Basic reconstructive principles apply to anterior, middle, and posterior cranial fossa defects.
  • Future research will refine patient stratification and reconstructive algorithms.
  • Biomaterials and improved monitoring may enhance future endoscopic repairs.