The skull base surgery program offers many treatment options to accomplish dual goals: to treat the patient's condition, and to achieve the highest quality of life. All other tumors affecting the skull base.Spinal fluid or CSF leaks from the nose or ear.Non-cancerous conditions treated include: While the course of care varies among patients depending on the location and size of the tumor, the team strives to provide the most effective, least invasive treatment, with the least amount of pain, and to help patients quickly return to normal activity.Ĭancerous tumors of the skull base are treated in partnership with the head and neck cancer experts at BMC’s Cancer Care Center. He truly cares about his patients and goes the extra mile to make sure your questions have been answered and you’re confident in your action plan. He not only has deep expertise in his field but also communicates his knowledge in a very accessible and relatable manner. Using the most innovative technology to improve patient care and help with recovery are among the team’s goals. This includes using special cameras called endoscopes and existing openings in the head, such as the mouth and nose, to remove these tumors.
The team has nationally and internationally recognized experts in treating these types of problems. The skull base surgery program offers the latest methods of traditional open and minimally invasive endoscopic surgical approaches, non-surgical approaches such as radiation and CyberKnife, and combinations of treatments that are customized to each person’s needs. These specialists come together to deliver the most advanced care for patients. Finding a team of healthcare specialists who work together to develop a treatment plan is essential for successful outcomes and for each patient’s well-being, and it is the mission of BMC’s skull base surgery team.īMC's network of experts includes surgeons, oncologists, ophthalmologists, endocrinologists, speech language pathologists, audiologists, dentists, pathologists, and patient navigators. These tumors can be cancerous, or benign. This includes the eye sockets, top of the nose, the inner ear and the parts of the body next to and between them. Skull based tumors are found in the bones, cartilage, and other tissues that form the face and skull. Ofrecemos diagnóstico y tratamiento en más de 70 especialidades y subespecialidades, así como programas, servicios y apoyo para ayudarlo a mantenerse bien durante toda su vida. Los médicos de BMC son líderes en sus campos con la tecnología médica más avanzada al alcance de la mano y trabajan junto a un personal profesional y de enfermería altamente calificado.
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