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Sutures of the Skull

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The human skull is composed of several bones that come together to protect the brain and support the structures of the face. The junctions where these bones meet are called sutures.
Sutures are immobile joints between adjacent bones of the skull. The narrow gap between the bones is filled with dense, fibrous connective tissue that unites the bones. The long sutures located between the skull bones are not straight but instead follow irregular, tightly twisting paths. These twisting lines tightly...

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Role of Diffusion MRI Tractography in Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery

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Published on: July 5, 2021

[Skull base surgery-where do we stand?]

Matthias Scheich¹

¹Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Deutschland. scheich_m@ukw.de.

|December 16, 2025

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Skull base surgery is a complex, interdisciplinary field demanding specialized training and resources. This review highlights current challenges and unmet needs in skull base surgery, exploring future perspectives for improved patient care.

Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Otolaryngology
Oncology

Keywords:

Anterior skull base Dura Future Lateral skull base Skull base

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