{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Novel retro-auricular myocutaneous hemicraniectomy flap: Technical note and cadaveric dissection.
{Author}: Zhao X;Feng D;Huang JH;Zhang Y;Dunn IF;
{Journal}: World Neurosurg X
{Volume}: 19
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: Jul 2023
暂无{DOI}: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2023.100174
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The hemicraniectomy is a common technique used in a variety of pathologies including some traumatic brain injury and malignant stroke. A novel technique of performing hemicraniectomies using a retro-auricular incision can avoid transgressing the temporalis muscle and superficial temporal artery while providing adequate hemicranial exposure.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This technique was reproduced in a skull base lab using a cadaveric head. The key steps of this approach were illustrated in step-by-step fashion. A post-approach CT scan of the cadaver was performed to evaluate the decompression exposure.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This approach can provide sufficient middle fossa decompression and area of exposure, while preserving the temporalis along with the superficial temporal artery. A step-by-step technical illustration is demonstrated in the present note.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The modified retro-auricular myocutaneous flap is a novel technique in hemicraniectomy which can provide sufficient middle fossa decompression and exposure while sparing the temporalis muscle and superficial temporal artery during the approach.