The Lower Cheek Flap Combined with Neurosurgical Approach for Infratemporal Fossa Tumour
Objective: To describe our experience in performing the lower cheek flap for access to the infratemporal fossa combined with the neurosurgical approach. Methods: Study design: Case report Setting: Tertiary Referral Center Patients: Two Result: Two unusual tumours involving the infratemporal and midd...
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| Published in: | Philippine journal of otolaryngology head & neck surgery Vol. 25; no. 1 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc
16-06-2010
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| Summary: | Objective: To describe our experience in performing the lower cheek flap for access to the infratemporal fossa combined with the neurosurgical approach. Methods: Study design: Case report Setting: Tertiary Referral Center Patients: Two Result: Two unusual tumours involving the infratemporal and middle cranial fossa were excised using this combined approach. The infratemporal fossa tumour was accessed via the lower cheek flap while the intracranial portion was resected from above via craniotomy. Conclusion: The lower cheek flap in combination with the neurosurgical approach allows optimal exposure to tumours involving the infratemporal and middle cranial fossae. It has less complications and better aesthetic outcome compared to other approaches. Keywords: Lower cheek flap, infratemporal fossa tumour |
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| ISSN: | 1908-4889 2094-1501 |
| DOI: | 10.32412/pjohns.v25i1.651 |