OBJECTIVE The basal encephalocele (BEC) is the rarest form of encephalocele, with an
incidence of about 1/35,000 live births. The incidence of its subtype, sphenoidal BEC, is …

Objectives Transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery (TONES) has ignited interest in the
transorbital access corridor, increasing its use for single and multi-portal skull base …

Objectives To assess risk factors for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak and complications after
microvascular reconstruction of cranio‐orbitofacial resection with orbital exenteration …

Introduction The reconstruction of frontobasal defects following oncologic resections of
paranasal and anterior skull base (ASB) malignancies remains challenging. Ineffective …

Introduction: Cranial defects following the removal of tumor involved bone require repair and
reconstruction for brain protection and cosmesis. A variety of autologous bone substrates …

Objective: to analyze the results of using various methods of plastic closure of bone defects
of the anterior cranial fossa (ACF) floor when removing craniofacial tumors of the ACF floor …

BACKGROUND Dural repair in areas with limited operative maneuverability has long been
a challenge in skull base surgery. Without adequate dural closure, postoperative …

Anterior cranial base reconstruction is occasionally necessary following severe trauma.
Several methods for reconstruction have been described and some authors have described …

Objective: Complications associated with intracranial vault compromise can be
neurologically and systemically devastating. Primary and secondary repair of these deficits …