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. 1997;7(2):85–88. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1058613

Importance of Separation of the Nasopharyngeal and Extradural Spaces

Susan Kaweski, Ian T Jackson
PMCID: PMC1656589  PMID: 17170994

Abstract

The extradural dead space must be separated from the nasopharynx to avoid a potentially lethal complication. This can be accomplished by a variety of methods involving vascularized flaps. However, the flap must be large enough to close the defect and it must be well vascularized. A case is presented to illustrate these important features.

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