Anatomy of the superficial temporal artery in patients with unilateral microtia.

Background: This retrospective study evaluated the anatomical distribution of the superficial temporal artery (STA) in supply of the temporoparietal fascial (TPF) flap for use in patients with unilateral microtia undergoing reconstruction. We aimed to determine whether embryologic arrest of pharyngeal arch development would lead to aberrant STA, which impedes reliable harvest of the TPF flap in patients requiring microtia repair.

Methods: CT angiograms (CTAs) and 3D reconstruction of the face and neck of 41 patients with microtia, aged 6-21 years, were examined.

The relationship of the natural sphenoid ostium to the skull base.

Objectives/hypothesis: Various intranasal landmarks have been described to aid in the localization of the natural sphenoid sinus ostium. The objectives of this study are to identify the ostium location relative to the skull base and assess the relationships between the location of the ostium and sphenoid disease or pneumatization pattern.

Design: Descriptive study.

Osteophyte formation after multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion causing a delayed presentation of functional dysphagia.

Background Context: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common procedure used to treat radiculopathy and myelopathy from cervical degenerative disc disease. The complications for this procedure are well known. Dysphagia can occur in the postoperative setting.