[Transcranial resection of tumors involving nose, paranasal sinuses and anterior skull base]

Two cases of low-grade malignancies involving extensively the nose, paranasal sinuses, and anterior skull base were treated with transcranial resection and simultaneous repair of the dura as well as reconstruction of the skull base. The results appeared satisfactory. The advantages include: (1) much better cosmetic effect than the combined craniofacial resection. (2) almost equally full surgical exposure. (3) reliable repair and reconstruction of the anterior skull base with elimination of severe intracranial complications.