Expert Strategies: Skull Base Reconstruction-Global Perspectives, Insights, and Algorithms through a Mixed Methods Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

There is limited consensus on endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS) reconstruction principles. This study aims to generate comprehensive themes regarding ESBS reconstruction by pooling the experiences of ESBS experts, with comparison to a literature review of current published evidence.

Methods

Structured qualitative interviews of ESBS experts regarding postoperative management and reconstruction of various defect locations were conducted.

Results

A total of 68 experts comprising 40 academic teams across 13 countries with an average of 18 years of ESBS experience were included. We propose 10 stepwise algorithms for common skull base reconstruction scenarios based on these expert interviews. When available, the nasoseptal flap is used for all high_flow cerebro

SUBMITTER: Kuan EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12503090 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature