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Review
. 2017 Nov;31(4):227-230.
doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1607203. Epub 2017 Oct 25.

Complications of Skull Base Surgery

Mofiyinfolu Sokoya  1 , Moustafa Mourad  2 , Yadranko Ducic  2
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Review

Complications of Skull Base Surgery

Mofiyinfolu Sokoya et al. Semin Plast Surg. 2017 Nov.

Abstract

Approaches to surgical management of skull base pathology and reconstruction of skull base defects have evolved over the past several decades. The goal, however, remains the same-to effectively address the pathology with minimal complications. In this article, the authors try to explore multiple complications of skull base surgery, discussing their incidence, natural course, and prevention. This will prove beneficial in optimal management of patients with a myriad of skull base disorders.

Keywords: complications; skull base reconstruction.

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