Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 19-21, March 2010

Midface degloving approach to the skull base

  • Vincent Y. Chen, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Vincent Y. Chen, MD, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, 3460 E. La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
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  • Terry Y. Shibuya, MD, FACS
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  • Young S. Oh, MD, FACS

Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Anaheim, California

Midfacial degloving is a useful approach for sinonasal and skull base lesions. This technique provides wide exposure for a variety of pathologies without needing facial incisions. The midfacial degloving technique, described in detail, can also be combined with other approaches to manage extensive lesions.

Keywords: Midface degloving, Skull base surgery, Technique

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PII: S1043-1810(10)00010-2

doi:10.1016/j.otot.2010.03.008

Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 19-21, March 2010

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