Osteoplastic Transpetrosal Approach.
- Author:
Jae Min KIM
1
;
Jin Hwan CHEONG
;
Choong Hyun KIM
;
Seung Hwan LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Guri, Korea. kjm2323@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Note
- Keywords:
Cosmetic result;
Split-thickness bone flap;
Cerebrospinal fluid leakage;
Transpetrosal approach
- MeSH:
Cerebrospinal Fluid;
Congenital Abnormalities;
Mastoid
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2004;36(4):342-344
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The main two problems in the standard transpetrosal approach are a cosmetic deformity and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage. However, until now a few technical innovations has been introduced to overcome these problems. Domestically, there is no reports concerning this technique. We introduce a simple and easy technique of cosmetic reconstruction with a split-thickness mastoid bone flap after transpetrosal approach in three tumorous conditions at cerebellopontine region. This simple technique provides a superior cosmetic result, a significant reduction in uncomfortable symptoms, and a possibility of the CSF leakage.
