What does the term skull base mean?

Head and neck cancers are identified by doing physical examinations and imaging tests, and can be prevented by quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol consumption and maintaining a good hygiene and a healthy lifestyle.

A skull base tumor is a benign or cancerous growth that is located on the underside of the brain, the base of the skull and the upper vertebrae of the spinal column.

The surgery at this location carries significant risks, a multi-disciplinary team of specially trained surgeons collaborates to perform a skull base surgery.

The term “skull base” refers to the bottom of the skull or the plate of bone upon which the brain sits.

There are multiple factors to be considered before making the decision to undergo endoscopic skull base surgery. First of all, the surgeon will examine the situation and decide whether the problem can be treated completely by applying this procedure.

There are some growths and conditions that may be treated with the skull base surgery.

Maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding gaining or losing weight is the most important thing that you can do before this surgery.

You will need to arrive at the hospital for about 2 hours before your surgery starts.

Neck surgery is rarely the most suitable option for neck pain, however, there are times when surgery is the only option for treating the condition that is causing the pain.

Hospital stays after the procedure will vary based on each patient’s physical condition.

Most patients will require some assistance after discharge. Home health care is often necessary. Depending on your condition, a short stay at a nursing facility may be an option but most often this is not necessary.