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Details of Skull Base Surgery*
| Feature | n |
|---|---|
| RAMC, rectus abdominis myocutaneous; FA, forearm. | |
| Type of approach | |
| Anterior fossa | 25 (83.3%) |
| Middle fossa | 5 (16.7%) |
| Extent of resection | |
| Orbit | 12 (40%) |
| Hard palate | 5 (16.7%) |
| Dura | 13 (43.3%) |
| Brain | 5 (16.7%) |
| Skin | 3 (10%) |
| Cavernous sinus | 2 (6.7%) |
| Reconstruction | |
| RAMC free flap | 9 (30%) |
| FA free flap | 3 (10%) |
| Locoregional flap alone | 18 (60%) |
Based on 30 cases of skull base surgery.
