En bloc temporal bone resection using a diamond threadwire saw for malignant tumors

J Neurosurg. 2011 May;114(5):1386-9. doi: 10.3171/2010.8.JNS10294. Epub 2010 Aug 27.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe a new technique for en bloc temporal bone resection using a diamond threadwire saw (T-saw) as an alternative to cutting the temporal bone with an osteotome. This technique has been performed in 10 patients with external auditory canal and middle ear cancers without any injury to the internal carotid artery or jugular vein. The authors conclude that the use of a diamond threadwire saw after transposing the internal carotid artery anteriorly is a safe, simple, and reliable technique for en bloc temporal bone resection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery*
  • Craniotomy / instrumentation*
  • Ear Canal / pathology
  • Ear Canal / surgery
  • Ear Neoplasms / pathology
  • Ear Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Ear, External / pathology
  • Ear, External / surgery*
  • Ear, Middle / pathology
  • Ear, Middle / surgery*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Safety
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Surgical Instruments*
  • Temporal Bone / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed