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Outcomes of Anterior Skull Base Reconstruction

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Over the past two decades, techniques involved in the reconstruction of anterior skull base defects have progressed at an exponentially rapid rate. New advances in vascular tissue mobilization, image guidance technology, and advancement in minimally invasive tissue harvesting have allowed for multiple endoscopic reconstruction options of the anterior skull base. Size and location of skull base defect, experience with surgical technique, and the need for perioperative radiation therapy all play a part in the algorithm for choice of reconstructive method. Patients’ quality of life after skull base reconstruction has increased, and the nasal morbidity has decreased with progressive surgical experience. Continued efforts to expand the armamentarium of the skull base surgeon will advance the field toward better clinical outcomes and reduced complications. Here, we review the outcomes of anterior skull base reconstruction, highlight recent advances in decreasing patient morbidity, and discuss complications occurring during reconstruction.

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  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Jacob G. Eide, Tapan D. Patel & Nithin D. Adappa

  2. Division of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    James N. Palmer

  3. Division of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Eide, J.G., Patel, T.D., Adappa, N.D., Palmer, J.N. (2023). Outcomes of Anterior Skull Base Reconstruction. In: Kuan, E.C., Tajudeen, B.A., Djalilian, H.R., Lin, H.W. (eds) Skull Base Reconstruction . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27937-9_31

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