A retrospective analysis of removal of 18 cases of chordoma in skull base via the extended subfrontal epidual approach / 中国基层医药
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
; (12): 2167-2169, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
Objective To study the surgical techniques of the extended subfrontal epidual approach to resect chordoma in skull base.Methods 18 cases of chordoma in skull base treated mierosurgically were analyzed retrospectively.Results Total resection were achieved in 15 patients(83%),gross resection in 3 patients(17%).There was no complication in all cases.Conclusion The microsurgery for chordoma in skull base via the extended subfrontal epidual approach is of the benefits such as clear and wide fields of vision,and minimize brain trauma.Lumber drain placement and the skull base reconstruction could improve the rate of total tumor removal and reduce complications.
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Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
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2009
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