[Malignant tumors of the ethmoid region. Neurosurgical techniques].
We describe the main neurosurgical approaches in use for removing cancers of the ethmoid region: a) the classical subfrontal procedure usually combined with a transfacial approach, b) the sub-fronto-orbito-nasal approach (SFON) now performed in a majority of procedures as long as the tumor does not present with a large intra-cranial and/or maxillary extension. The advantages and drawbacks of both techniques are discussed. The progressive simplification of techniques for anterior cranial base reconstruction is explained and warranted.
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Service de Neurochirurgie, CH Sainte-Anne, Paris.
Devaux
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Nataf
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Laccourreye
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Menard
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Brasnu
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D005004:Ethmoid Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D005005:Ethmoid Sinus; D006801:Humans; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic