Endonasal endoscopic transpterygoid approach to the upper parapharyngeal space

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BACKGROUND: Lesions of the upper parapharyngeal space (UPPS) present a surgical challenge. The objective of this study was to ascertain the feasibility of a novel technique of modified transpterygoid approach to the UPPS.

METHODS: Six fresh cadaveric specimens (12 sides) were dissected, developing a technique that includes en bloc mobilization of the lateral pterygoid plate and muscle to access the UPPS.

RESULTS: Following an endoscopic Denker's approach and the removal of posterolateral wall of the antrum, the lateral pterygoid plate was detached from the pterygoid process. Subsequently, the lateral pterygoid plate and muscle were displaced laterally as a unit, allowing the identification of the posterior trunk of V3 and the fat in prestyloid compartment. Dissecting off the styloid aponeurosis affords entering the poststyloid UPPS exposing the internal carotid artery, internal jugular vein, and cranial nerves IX to XII.

CONCLUSION: This novel modification of the endonasal transpterygoid approach offers a viable alternative for access to the UPPS.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:42

Enthalten in:

Head & neck - 42(2020), 9 vom: 22. Sept., Seite 2734-2740

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Li, Lifeng [VerfasserIn]
London, Nyall R [VerfasserIn]
Prevedello, Daniel M [VerfasserIn]
Carrau, Ricardo L [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Cadaveric
Internal carotid artery
Journal Article
Lateral pterygoid plate
Pterygoid muscle
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Upper parapharyngeal space

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 21.06.2021

Date Revised 21.06.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1002/hed.26127

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM307208745