title: Anterior skull base reconstruction after cranio-facial resections using galeal pericranial flap.
abstract: The tumors of the anterior cranial cavity can either be malignant or benign. They usually arise in the nasal or Para nasal sinuses. Treatment of these tumors includes major craniofacial resection and reconstruction to prevent cerebrospinal fluid leak and meningitis. In this study we are presenting a technique which is simple and cost-effective. We are reporting a series of nine cases in which this technique was tried out and we found that it can be used for dural repair and anterior cranial fossa reconstruction with no major complications.
authors.affiliation: Dr. Balagopal P.G, Additional Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. PIN-695011. Tel No. 919447525266 Email: drbgopal@gmail.com.
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Balagopal
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Oncology, Head and Neck Division, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, India.
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: George
authors.affiliation: Department of Neuro Surgery, Medical College, Trivandrum, India.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ajith
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Oncology, Head and Neck Division, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, India.
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Ahamed
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Oncology, Head and Neck Division, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sebastian