Reconstruction of the cranial base
Spinelli, H.M.; Persing, J.A.; Walser, B.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery 22(3): 555-561
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-1298 PMID: 7554723 Document Number: 445677
The cranial base is a complex boundary between intracranial and extracranial anatomic structures. Adequate reconstruction of the basicranium depends on the location, size, and nature of the defect. A reconstructive ladder can be built on a few basic principles: coverage of vital structures, separation of the intra- and extradural spaces, procedural simplicity, and aesthetics. Individual consideration should be given to reconstruction of bone, soft tissue, dura, and cerebrospinal fluid spaces.