Indiana University School of Medicine and Medical Center announces the establishment of The Center for Skull Base Surgery. Our specialized team consists of surgeons (Neurosurgeons, Otolaryngologists, Plastic Surgeons, Neuro-ophthalmologists), Neuroradiologists, Radiation Therapists, Oncologists, and Rehabilitation physicians to diagnose and treat patients with lesions located at the base of the brain (basicranium).
Traditionally, skull base problems are considered among the most difficult to treat surgically. Through the use of a multidisciplinary team approach and refinement of craniofacial and skull base surgical and microsurgical techniques, many patients with deep-seated tumors and vascular lesions can now be safely treated.
Access to lesions centered around the basicranium can be accomplished with minimal brain retraction by extensive removal of displacement of the base of the skull. Thus, injury to cranial nerves, brain stem and blood vessels is minimized. Surgical approaches are formulated after thorough study of the pertinent normal and pathological surgical anatomy. This has been greatly facilitated by new, sophisticated neuroimaging techniques developed to study the osseous, soft tissue and vascular anatomy of the skull base. Physicians interested in obtaining consultation regarding potential patients with skull base pathology problems should call (317) 278-SKUL or contact one of the members of the skull base center directly. Names are provided below.
Physician Team
Michael B. Pritz, MD - Neurosurgery (317) 274-5728
Mitesh V. Shah, MD - Neurosurgery (317) 274-8044
John J. Coleman, III, MD - Plastic Surgery (317) 274-8106
Richard T. Miyamoto, MD - Otolaryngology (317) 274-3556
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