A modification to the brow incision for access to the anterior skull base and paranasal sinuses

We present four cases where a brow incision was indicated for access to the anterior skull base and paranasal sinuses. We discuss the indications for this incision and present a modification of the incision, to improve cosmesis over the nasion.

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1995-02, Vol.109 (2), p.134-136
Main Authors: Beasley, N. J. P., Jones, N. S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Brow incision
Eyebrows
Forehead - surgery
Head and neck surgery. Maxillofacial surgery. Dental surgery. Orthodontics
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Paranasal sinus
Paranasal Sinuses - surgery
Short Communications
Skull - surgery
Skull base
surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the upper aerodigestive tract
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Summary:We present four cases where a brow incision was indicated for access to the anterior skull base and paranasal sinuses. We discuss the indications for this incision and present a modification of the incision, to improve cosmesis over the nasion.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100129470