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. 2009 Mar 31;61(1):66–71. doi: 10.1007/s12070-009-0037-1

Meningo-encephalocoele of temporal lobe-management by blind SAC closure

K K Ramalingam 1,✉, Ravi Ramalingam 1, T M Sreenivasa Murthy 1, Uttam Agarwal 1, G R Chandrakala
PMCID: PMC3450129  PMID: 23120607

Abstract

Brain herniation into the middle ear and mastoid is rare but is a described complication of chronic ear disease. The diagnosis is mainly clinical and requires a high index of suspicion. This can be confirmed by imaging studies. Different surgical modalities have been described in managing this condition. We present a case managed by combined trans-mastoid mini-craniotomy approach and blind sac closure.

Keywords: Meningo-encephalocoele, Mini-craniotomy, Blind sac closure

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