Purpose Resection of skull base malignancies that would have been associated with
unacceptable morbidity and mortality in the past are now performed with reliable results due …

Objectives The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze the clinical characteristics,
surgical treatment, and prognosis of patients with diffuse-type tenosynovial giant cell tumor …

Objectives The submental artery island flap (SIF) has recently been described in temporal
bone defects. At our institution we have broadened the application of the SIF and modified …

Purpose Evaluation of the utility of the free anterolateral thigh flap reconstruction of the
defects resulting from radical temporal bone resection in the management of lateral skull …

Objective: Compare reconstruction outcomes for various lateral skull base closure
techniques. Study Design: Retrospective medical records review. Setting: University-based …

The goals of reconstruction following any oncologic extirpation are preservation of function,
restoration of cosmesis, and avoidance of morbidity. Anatomically, the lateral skull base is …

Most studies on pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) of the temporomandibular joint
(TMJ) with skull base extension mostly are case report. Here, we summarize the clinical …

Reconstruction after temporal bone resection (TBR) is challenging due to the lack of
consensus on an optimal approach. Records of the Keck Hospital of USC were searched to …

Background: There is no guideline for hearing compensation after temporal bone resection.
This study aimed to retrospectively analyze surgical cases with reconstruction for hearing …

Objective To describe our modifications to the submental island flap (SMIF) in a case series
that demonstrates improved reproducibility, shortened length of stay (LOS), and reduced …