23 Extracranial Tumors Involving the Skull Base Skull base tumors comprise a variety of different pathologies whose management requires a multidisciplinary approach. Although intracranial tumors may initially present to the…
16 Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approaches Indications 1. Tumors and lesions involving the sella, parasellar regions, and suprasellar region 2. Lesions in the frontal fossa, clivus, petrous apex, and foramen magnum (extended…
21 Middle Skull Base Surgery 21.1 Meningiomas Involving the Sphenoid Bone General Information Incidence Meningiomas involving the sphenoid bone account for 11 to 18% of all intracranial meningiomas.1–3 Definitions and…
30 The Role of Radiation Therapy in Skull Base Pathologies Introduction to Radiation Therapy Background • Radiation induces double-strand breaks within DNA to kill tumor cells. • Normal tissues have…
8 Otorhinolaryngology and Principles of Neurotology in Skull Base Surgery Neurotology is the study of the neurology associated with the ear, including hearing and balance function. Diagnostic Pearl A detailed…
9 Endocrinology Skull-based endocrinology focuses on the management of pituitary/hypothalamic disruption by sellar and suprasellar lesions. There is a broad differential for lesions in the sellar and suprasellar areas (see…
29 Postoperative Care and Complications Management • Major complication rates in skull base surgery have been reported in the range of 10 to 50%.1,2 Infratentorial meningioma and craniopharyngioma are associated…
