Comparison of the Orbitozygomatic and Transmandibular Approaches to the Infratemporal Fossa
The OZ approach is optimal for anterior and middle ITF lesions with orbital or cavernous sinus extension, while the TM approach is more effective for posterior ITF pathologies requiring wider vascular and neural access. Combining both strategies may offer a tailored approach for complex skull base surgeries involving the ITF.
Authors
- Levent Aydın (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7015-4070)
- Tufan Agah Kartum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1529-6476)
- Necmettin Tanrıöver (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7628-9443)
- Adem Yılmaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3552-1442)
Institutions
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (TR)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
- Şişli Etfal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
- Istanbul University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2025-09-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2025.124439
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00