Abstract
The ability to reliably reconstruct complex and sizable wounds has decreased the morbidity of skull base surgery substantially, preventing major complications and allowing treatment of tumors previously considered inoperable. Addressing facial nerve function with static and dynamic procedures as well as fabrication of craniofacial prostheses to replace delicate facial landmarks has further increased surgeons' ability to restore the appearance and function of the face.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 111-124 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Neurosurgery clinics of North America |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2013 |
Keywords
- Facial nerve reconstruction
- Microvascular free flap
- Osseointegrated implants
- Prosthesis
- Skull base surgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology