Revascularization for Complex Skull Base Tumors

We discuss revascularization techniques for complex skull base lesions utilizing high-flow arterial bypass. At present, the radial artery is the donor graft utilized in most circumstances at our institution. The knowledge of revascularization techniques is very important to achieve radical resection in lesions where arterial compromise is documented.

KEYWORDS

Skull base tumors - high-flow cerebral bypass - radial artery graft - microvascular anastomosis

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