"Keystone" approach for intracranial nasofrontal dermoid sinuses. Plast Reconstr Surg 2005 Jul;116(1):13-9
Date
07/01/2005Pubmed ID
15988241DOI
10.1097/01.prs.0000169684.55781.d6Scopus ID
2-s2.0-21744438097 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 22 CitationsAbstract
Nasofrontal dermoid sinus tracts that extend intracranially through the foramen cecum or ethmoid can be difficult to completely resect. Complete extirpation of nasofrontal dermoid sinus cysts is essential for effective treatment of this problem to minimize the chance of recurrence. The authors describe a new technique based on parasagittal osteotomies through the supraorbital bar, or bandeau, that ensures that the resection of the nasofrontal dermoid sinus cysts is complete. This technique also limits the size of the external nasal incision and enhances the surgeon's exposure of the anterior cranial base for resection of intradural extension. This approach also enhances exposure for the direct repair of the dura and the cranial vault.
Author List
van Aalst JA, Luerssen TG, Whitehead WE, Havlik RJAuthor
Robert Havlik MD Chair, Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
ChildCraniotomy
Dermoid Cyst
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Nose Neoplasms
Osteotomy
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
