The goals of treatment of skull base neoplasms are to maximize oncologic outcomes and optimize functional outcomes. Several studies have investigated the former, but fewer examine the latter. This article…
This article presents a current view of training in neurorhinology and focuses on the level of evidence for the clinical question of “how many cases are needed to achieve proficiency…
The optimal treatment of chordomas is maximal safe resection followed by radiation therapy. Data have shown that the use of protons has increased the local control of chordomas. Because of…
This review describes the sequential learning from initial free tissue grafting reconstructive techniques to the current use of vascularized flaps. Outcomes and limitations of current endoscopic reconstructive techniques are discussed,…
Local recurrence after primary radiation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Salvage treatment using reirradiation or surgery has been shown to improve survival over…
Skull base chordomas are rare midline malignancies of clival origin that represent one of the most challenging skull base tumors to treat, given their location, invasiveness, potential extension around vital…
Carotid artery injury during endonasal surgery is the most feared and catastrophic complication. Internal carotid artery injury is more frequent during skull base surgery, and risk factors include acromegaly, previous…
The traditional approaches to symptomatic cholesterol granuloma (CG), the most common benign pathologic lesion of the petrous apex, have historically been transotic, including middle fossa, translabyrinthine, retrocochlear, or infra- or…
Surgical approaches to the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) can result in dysfunction of the upper aerodigestive tract. However, few data are available regarding the incidence of complications after such surgery. Evaluation…
Carl H. Snyderman, MD, Guest Editor Richard J. Harvey, MD, Guest Editor
