Middle fossa extradural repair of sphenoidal encephaloceles.
Sphenoidal encephaloceles are uncommon but potentially dangerous pathological conditions that present with CSF rhinorrhea. Careful radiological evaluation and localisation of the sphenoid defect are critical in defining the surgical approach. We used the middle fossa extradural approach in two patients with sphenoidal encephaloceles in whom previous endoscopic transnasal repairs had failed.
Prabhu
Krishna
K
Department of Neurosurgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore-632004, Tamil Nadu, India.
Kumbhar
Kartik Revanappa
KR
Chacko
Ari George
AG
D000328:Adult; D004677:Encephalocele / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome