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Anterior skull base surgery.

Michael J Kaplan·Nancy J Fischbein·Griffith R Harsh
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This article focuses on selected key anatomic considerations in anterior skull base surgery, briefly reviews common pathologies of the paranasal sinuses, and provides an overview of surgical approaches, complications, and results.

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Cranial Fossa, AnteriorHumansOtorhinolaryngologic Surgical ProceduresParanasal Sinus NeoplasmsSkull NeoplasmsTreatment OutcomeJournal ArticleReview

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Michael J Kaplan, Nancy J Fischbein, Griffith R Harsh. 2005. Anterior skull base surgery.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2004.09.010

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