Skull Base 2003; 13(2): 092
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-40598-2
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Commentary

Randall W. Porter1
  • 1Interdisciplinary Skull Base Section, Division of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona
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Publication Date:
19 May 2004 (online)

The authors review their surgical technique for and experience with tumors involving the cranial base in children to maximize exposure, to minimize the effect on facial and skull growth, and to preserve the motor and sensory functions of the mandible and masseter muscles. The authors operated on three children via a modified lateral transmandibular approach. Although this technique is not completely novel, its use in such cases is particularly appropriate.