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Complications in Skull Base Surgery and Subsequent Repair
Weitao Wang1, Tom Shokri1, Spiros Manolidis2
1Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas.
Seminars in Plastic Surgery
|December 31, 2020
Summary
Skull base surgery, including endoscopic and open approaches, has advanced significantly. This review details potential complications and their repair strategies for improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Endoscopic sinus surgery has transformed skull base surgery over recent decades.
- Open surgical approaches remain critical for managing advanced skull base tumors.
- Advances in vascularized tissue transfer have enhanced surgical reliability and reduced complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the spectrum of complications following skull base surgery.
- To review established and novel approaches for repairing these complications.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on skull base surgery complications.
- Analysis of repair techniques for various post-operative issues.
Main Results:
- Complications, while reduced, can still occur after skull base surgery.
- Effective repair strategies exist for managing post-surgical issues.
Conclusions:
- Skull base surgery, both endoscopic and open, requires careful management of potential complications.
- Understanding and addressing complications is key to successful surgical outcomes.
