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Chernikova N.A.

Burdenko National Medical Research Center of Neurosurgery

Shelesko E.V.

Burdenko National Medical Research Center of Neurosurgery

Satanin L.A.

Burdenko National Scientific and Practical Center for Neurosurgery

Malevanaya N.V.

Burdenko Neurosurgery Center

Kutin M.A.

Burdenko Neurosurgery Center

Andreev D.N.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Nikonova S.D.

Burdenko National Scientific and Practical Center for Neurosurgery

The use of a nasoseptal flap for plastics of skull base defects in children

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Chernikova N.A., Shelesko E.V., Satanin L.A., Malevanaya N.V., Kutin M.A., Andreev D.N., Nikonova S.D.

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Journal: Russian Rhinology. 2022;30(3): 198‑203

DOI: 10.17116/rosrino202230031198

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THE USE OF A NASOSEPTAL FLAP FOR PLASTICS OF SKULL BASE DEFECTS IN CHILDREN
THE USE OF A NASOSEPTAL FLAP FOR PLASTICS OF SKULL BASE DEFECTS IN CHILDREN

To cite this article:

Chernikova NA, Shelesko EV, Satanin LA, Malevanaya NV, Kutin MA, Andreev DN, Nikonova SD. The use of a nasoseptal flap for plastics of skull base defects in children. Russian Rhinology. 2022;30(3):198‑203. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/rosrino202230031198

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Abstract:

Vascularized flaps are effective in cases with a high risk of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leak. In pediatric practice, the use of this type of graft for plastics of skull base defects remains a controversial issue.

OBJECTIVE

To analyze the literature on the efficacy and safety of the use of a nasoseptal flap for plastics of skull base defects in pediatric practice.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Search for articles in the PubMed and EMBASE databases on the use of nasoseptal flap for plasty of skull base defects in children from 2006 to 2021. Articles were searched by keywords: skull base defect, skull base surgery, nasoseptal flap, meningoencephalocele, nasal liquorrhea.

RESULTS

10 studies were found, according to which 251 pediatric patients with skull base pathology requiring plasty of the skull base defect were operated on. In 120 (47.8%) cases, free grafts were used, and in 131 (52.2%) cases, a nasoseptal flap was used. The efficiency of plastic surgery using a nasoseptal flap was 81.7—100%, while using free grafts 88.1—88.5%. Complications are represented by atrophic rhinitis in 3 cases.

CONCLUSIONS

The use of a nasoseptal flap for plasty of skull base defects in pediatric practice is a safe and effective method. When using this plastic material, signs of atrophic rhinitis may appear, which requires effective prevention, the issues of which have not been developed at present.

Keywords:

skull base defect
skull base surgery
nasoseptal flap
meningoencephalocele
cerebrospinal fluid leak

Authors:

Chernikova N.A.

Burdenko National Medical Research Center of Neurosurgery

Shelesko E.V.

Burdenko National Medical Research Center of Neurosurgery

Satanin L.A.

Burdenko National Scientific and Practical Center for Neurosurgery

Malevanaya N.V.

Burdenko Neurosurgery Center

Kutin M.A.

Burdenko Neurosurgery Center

Andreev D.N.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Nikonova S.D.

Burdenko National Scientific and Practical Center for Neurosurgery

Received:

10.11.2021

Accepted:

21.01.2022

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