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Craniofacial encephaloceles, rare neural tissue herniations, cause severe developmental issues. Minimally invasive surgeries show promise for treatment and seizure control.

Keywords:

Chiari malformation HULA procedure Tessier's box osteotomy cerebrospinal fluid leakage endoscopic endonasal surgery neural crest cells neural tube defects sonic hedgehog stereo-electroencephalography temporal seizures vascularized pedicled nasoseptal flap

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Neuroscience
Developmental Biology
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Craniofacial encephaloceles are rare but severe neurodevelopmental abnormalities.
Etiology involves genetic factors like Sonic Hedgehog and Wnt signaling pathways.
Treatment consensus is lacking due to varied surgical techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current understanding of craniofacial encephalocele etiology.
To explore evolving surgical approaches for encephalocele repair.
To discuss minimally invasive techniques for associated temporal seizures.

Main Methods:

Literature review of genetic factors and surgical interventions.
Analysis of minimally invasive techniques like HULA and endoscopic endonasal surgery.
Examination of treatments for drug-resistant temporal seizures, including laser therapy.

Main Results:

Minimally invasive approaches demonstrate successful outcomes.
Two-stage operations and endoscopic techniques offer less invasive repair.
Laser interstitial thermal therapy shows promise for drug-resistant seizures.

Conclusions:

Advancements in surgical techniques are improving craniofacial encephalocele treatment.
Minimally invasive options provide effective alternatives to traditional craniotomies.
Addressing associated seizures with novel therapies is crucial for patient outcomes.