title: The trans naso-orbito-maxillary approach to the anterior and middle skull base.
abstract: The nose, along with the anterior wall of the maxillary antrum in continuity with the inferior orbital rim, can be transposed on a skin pedicle. This procedure can be combined with a Le Fort I osteotomy and mandibulotomy to gain access to, and to create a space for the delivery of anterior, middle and retromaxillary skull base lesions. The technique is illustrated by a case report and the merits and versatility of this technique are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Surgery, SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, India.
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Salins
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D018322:Angiofibroma / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods*; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort; D019292:Skull Base Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*