Superior Maximization of Sphenoidotomy With Olfaction Preservation in Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery
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Takeshi Hongo1, Yusuke Morinaga1, Hiroyoshi Kino2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Tochigi, Japan.
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Abstract:
In endoscopic endonasal surgery for anterior skull base lesions, maximizing the anterior sphenoidotomy in the superior part is crucial for direct visualization and creating a wide working corridor. Here, we describe a technique we devised that maximizes upper anterior sphenoidotomy while preserving the olfactory mucosa. Laryngoscope, 135:1674-1678, 2025.

