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Surgery through the middle fossa has many applications for the oto-neurological surgeon. Vestibular neurectomy can be accomplished by this route, though the authors prefer the retrolabyrinthine approach. Total facial nerve decompression and exploration can be achieved through the middle fossa. This approach also provides access to the petrous apex for the treatment of cholesterol granuloma or apicitis. And finally, small acoustic tumors can be removed via the middle fossa where preservation of hearing is desired.
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Colletti, V., Benecke, J.E. (1989). Middle Fossa Surgery. In: Colour Atlas of Micro-Oto-Neurosurgical Procedures. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3789-4_11
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