TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery A1 - Riley, Charles A. A1 - Gudis, David A. A2 - Lalwani, Anil K. PY - 2020 T2 - Current Diagnosis & Treatment Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, 4e AB - CLINICAL PEARLSSuccessful endoscopic skull base surgery relies on proper preoperative workup and counseling, a collaborative relationship with neurosurgery, and meticulous surgical planning and technique for tumor resection and skull base reconstruction.A detailed history and physical examination with nasal endoscopy should be performed to determine the characteristics of the lesion as well as concurrent sinonasal pathology, in addition to signs and symptoms of orbital or intracranial involvement. Preoperative imaging includes both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT). The decision to perform a preoperative biopsy versus primary surgical resection is dependent on the patient, the surgeon, and the suspected pathology.A thorough understanding of endoscopic surgical corridors, the principles of tumor surgery, multisurgeon techniques, and skull base reconstructive options is crucial for successful endoscopic skull base surgery.Perioperative management requires the multidisciplinary care of otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, and may include endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, and others.The surgical team must be prepared to manage potentially major complications, including cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, carotid artery bleed, meningitis, stroke, or death. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/18 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1169081513 ER -