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ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2019

Endoscopic transvestibular anatomy of the infratemporal fossa and upper parapharyngeal spaces for clinical surgery: a cadaver study.

Yi Fang, Haitao Wu, Weidong Zhao, Lei Cheng

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Article in European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  2. [Research progress in the anatomy and surgical approach of the parapharyngeal space].Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery · 2024
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  3. [Research advances on endoscopic surgical approach for infratemporal fossa tumors].Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery · 2022
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Yi FangDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Shanghai Key Clinical Disciplines of Otorhinolaryngology), Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Fenyang Road Num83, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200031, China.
Haitao WuDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Shanghai Key Clinical Disciplines of Otorhinolaryngology), Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Fenyang Road Num83, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200031, China.
Weidong ZhaoDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Shanghai Key Clinical Disciplines of Otorhinolaryngology), Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Fenyang Road Num83, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200031, China.
Lei ChengDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Shanghai Key Clinical Disciplines of Otorhinolaryngology), Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Fenyang Road Num83, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200031, China. tomorrowhot@163.com.
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Scientific Research Project of Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (CN) 16411960600
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aimsTo investigate the anatomy of the infratemporal fossa (ITF) and to discuss the practicality of endoscopic transvestibular surgery for an ITF tumor.

methodsFive fresh cadaveric specimens (10 sides) with vascular silicone injection were prepared for endoscopic anatomy. A transvestibular vertical incision was made along the ramus of the mandible, and pivotal nerves, arteries, and muscles were exposed to sculpt the anatomic landmarks of the ITF.

resultsThe endoscopic transvestibular approach exposed the detailed structure of the ITF. The buccinator muscle and the adjoining superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle shaped the paramedian border of the ITF, while the medial pterygoid muscle (MPM) and the lateral pterygoid muscle formed the lateral border. The ITF was delimited by the skull base in the upper margin, and it was proximal to the parapharyngeal space in the inferior part. The inferior alveolar nerve was the first reference point, and the maxillary artery and the lateral pterygoid muscle were also the landmarks of the ITF. The lingual nerve, the eustachian tube (ET), and the middle meningeal artery were also located in the posterior part of the ITF.

conclusionThe endoscopic transvestibular approach provides a feasible and facile corridor to the ITF. With accurate hemostasis, this approach may provide another option for accessing the ITF for removal of tumors.

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EndoscopyAnatomic LandmarksCadaverFemaleHumansMaleMandibleMaxillary ArteryPharynxPterygoid MusclesSkull BaseTemporal BoneAnatomyInfratemporal fossaRegionalSurgical oncologyVideo-assisted surgery

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