Skull base surgery is an interdisciplinary subject. The anatomical structures in the skull base related to oral and maxillofacial surgery include the parapharyngeal space, the pterygopalatine fossa and the infratemporal space. This operative area is one of the most challenging surgical areas in oral and maxillofacial surgery due to its deep site, complex anatomy and high risk. Obtaining pathological information of the tumour preoperatively may help surgeons optimise their treatment plan. Needle biopsy is one of the major minimally invasive techniques that allows preoperative pathological results to be obtained. The navigation technology, which is developing rapidly nowadays, provides a reliable assistance for deep tissue biopsy surgery. Experts from the Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chinese Stomatological Association formulated an expert consensus on the procedures and operations of navigation-guided needle biopsy techniques for skull base tumours, so as to standardise and promote the application and operation of navigation-guided needle biopsy for skull base tumours.
About The Expert
Jing Wang
Chuan Bin Guo
Jian Hua Zhu
Yu Xing Guo
Guang Yan Yu
Yang He
Wen Bo Zhang
Yi Zhang
Xin Peng
Xiao Jing Liu
Yan Pu Liu
Xiao Ming Gu
Wei Dong Tian
Li Lu
Zu Bing Li
Shi Lei Zhang
Guo Fang Shen
Sheng De Bao
Tie Jun Li
Kai Yuan Fu
Society Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
Chinese Stomatological Association
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