Single Layer Biomaterial Repair of Frontal Sinus Encephalocele in a Pediatric Patient. (27th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Su‐Velez, Brooke M.; Hsu, David W.; West, Alisha N.; Suh, Jeffrey D.
• Is Part Of: Laryngoscope. Volume 131:Number 6(2021)
• Page Start: E1750
• Page End: E1752
• Publication Date: 2020-10-27
• Subjects: Biocompatible materials -- endoscopic approach -- pediatric otolaryngology -- skull base -- rhinology; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51005
• DOI: 10.1002/lary.29198
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0023-852X

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: Reconstruction of skull base defects are determined by size, location, and complexity of the defect. Methods: Case report. Case Discussion: An 11‐year old girl presented with a right frontoethmoidal encephalocele after an episode of meningitis. An endoscopic approach was performed with a Draf III to provide exposure. The skull base defect extended superolateral over the orbit, which limited the choice of reconstructive options. The defect was successfully repaired with a single layer onlay graft of bovine collagen matrix. Conclusions: Single layer repairs using commercial biomaterials should be considered where multilayer closure or vascularized flaps may not be possible. Laryngoscope, 131:E1750–E1752, 2021