Noritaka Komune, Satoshi Matsuo, Osamu Akiyama, Yuhei Sangatsuda, Daisuke Kuga, Yusuke Miyamoto, Tomoharu Suzuki, Daisuke Murakami, Koji Yoshimoto, Joe Iwanaga, R Shane Tubbs, Takashi Nakagawa
Endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery is increasingly prevalent, with its scope expanding from pathogens in the midline region to those in the paramedian region. Maximizing anterior sphenoidectomy is important for the median approach, and lateralizing the pterygopalatine fossa is crucial for the paramedian approach. Maximizing the surgical corridor in the nasal cavity and minimizing damage to neurovascular structures are vital for establishing a surgical field with minimal bleeding, ensuring safe, precise, and gentle procedures...
April 22, 2024: Clinical Anatomy