[The unique trans-fronto-nasal approach. A new approach to benign expansive bone tumors of the anterior floor of the skull base]. / La voie unique trans-fronto-nasale. Un nouvel abord pour les tumeurs osseuses bénignes expansives de l'étage antérieur de la base du crâne.

ABSTRACT

We report our experience with a new access route for benign expansive bone tumors of the anterior floor of the skull. From 1991, we used a unique transfrontonasal route, adapted from Raveh's technique for trauma surgery of the anterior floor, to access all tumors in this region. The images presented here show the advantages of this technique overall vision allows permanent intraoperative control. In addition, the absence functional or esthetic sequelae favor this route for benign tumors.