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We Describe the Use of Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Free Flap to Reconstruct the Anterior Skull Base as Part of the Treatment of an Infected Gunshot Wound to The Anterior Skull Base That Failed Prior Repair: The Procedure Included Removal of an Infected Prior.

Authors :
Callejas, Claudio
Carlstrom, Lucas
Wu, Kyle
Lee, Joseph
Li, Michael
Miller, Lauren
Old, Matthew
Daniel, Prevedello
Carrau, Ricardo
VanKoevering, Kyle
Source :
Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B. Skull Base. 2024 Supplement, Vol. 85, pS1-S398. 398p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article, published in the Journal of Neurological Surgery, describes the use of a Latissimus dorsi muscle free flap to reconstruct the anterior skull base in the treatment of an infected gunshot wound. The procedure involved removing an infected prior frontal craniotomy bone flap and split-thickness bone grafts, followed by combined open-endoscopic latissimus dorsi muscle reconstruction. The authors of the article are Claudio Callejas, Lucas Carlstrom, Kyle Wu, Joseph Lee, Michael Li, Lauren Miller, Matthew Old, Prevedello Daniel, Ricardo Carrau, and Kyle VanKoevering. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21936331
Volume :
85
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B. Skull Base
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175286010
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1780419