Nasomaxillary osteotomy in lesions of the central compartment of the middle cranial base
Articles > Article · 2001
Authors: Halil Bülent KARCI, K Oner, O Gunhan, I Ovul, C Bilgen
RHINOLOGY, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2001, vol 39, pp 160-165
Summary
The pituitary fossa, sphenoid rostrum, sphenoid sinus, nasopharynx, pterygopalatine fossa and clivus are the components of the central compartment of the middle cranial base. It is a surgical challenge to gain access to this region. This fact has led to the development of a number of surgical procedures reported in the literature. However, none of these techniques can provide a wide and direct exposure to the middle cranial fossa without morbidity on its own. In this report, nasomaxillary osteotomy is described as a satisfactory alternative to reach the middle cranial fossa.