Facial Translocation Approach
Open Skull Base Surgery
Facial Translocation Approach
Indications:
Facial trasnslocation approach is designed for exposing tumours in the nasopharynx and infratemporal fossa without involving maxilla and nasal cavity.
The principle of facial translocation approach is to translocate a superficial bony structure (maxilla) temporarily, retaining its blood supply, as an osteoplastic flap, to expose a deeply located tumour (Animation video). This is a modular approach. We can translocate maxilla with or without the nose or both maxillae can be rotated on either side.
- Maxillary Swing
- Rhinomaxillary Swing
- Midfacial Split
- After removal of the tumour, the bone is repositioned in its original place to regain the form and function.
The Heart Of Clinic
Dr. C. Rayappa MBBS, DLO, FRCS(Edin)
SENIOR CONSULTANT
+91 44 3315 1105
Dr. C. Rayappa graduated from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India in 1982. He completed his post graduation in Otolaryngology (ENT)
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The Heart Of Clinic
Dr. C. Rayappa MBBS, DLO, FRCS(Edin)
SENIOR CONSULTANT
+91 44 3315 1105
Dr. C. Rayappa graduated from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India in 1982. He completed his post graduation in Otolaryngology (ENT)