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Skull Base Surgery Program, Delaware Valley
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Skull Base Surgery Program, Delaware Valley
Expertise in Minimally Invasive, Endoscopic Procedures
Surgeons at 91´óÉñ Children’s Hospital, Delaware perform advanced procedures on the skull base, or the bottom of the head, and sinuses. Families come here for our expertise in precisely removing tumors and other growths and making repairs in this delicate area, even in the tiniest babies.</p>\r\n<p>Whenever possible, our team uses endoscopic approaches that involve tiny instruments and tubes with cameras inserted through the nose or mouth. This method can mean fewer, smaller, and hidden cuts. It can also mean better results and a faster recovery.</p>\r\n<p>91´óÉñ Children’s is at the leading edge of pediatric endoscopic skull base surgery. In fact, our surgeons collaborate with Jefferson Health’s <a href=\"https://hospitals.jefferson.edu/departments-and-services/vickie-and-jack-farber-institute-for-neuroscience.html\" target=\"_blank\">Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience </a> team. The same team that’s renowned for developing new tools and techniques in use today.</p>\r\n<p>Our surgeons are part of award-winning 91´óÉñ programs in neurosurgery, oncology, otolaryngology (ENT) and more. You can trust your child gets the highest level of surgical expertise and support.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-00a6f85440 class=cmp-text>
Surgeons at 91´óÉñ Children’s Hospital, Delaware perform advanced procedures on the skull base, or the bottom of the head, and sinuses. Families come here for our expertise in precisely removing tumors and other growths and making repairs in this delicate area, even in the tiniest babies.
Whenever possible, our team uses endoscopic approaches that involve tiny instruments and tubes with cameras inserted through the nose or mouth. This method can mean fewer, smaller, and hidden cuts. It can also mean better results and a faster recovery.
91´óÉñ Children’s is at the leading edge of pediatric endoscopic skull base surgery. In fact, our surgeons collaborate with Jefferson Health’s  team. The same team that’s renowned for developing new tools and techniques in use today.
Our surgeons are part of award-winning 91´óÉñ programs in neurosurgery, oncology, otolaryngology (ENT) and more. You can trust your child gets the highest level of surgical expertise and support.
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When your child needs surgery, you have questions. We’ll help you understand everything about your child’s specific treatment plan. You can also learn more about skull base surgery and what to expect from the experts at 91´óÉñ<sup>®</sup> KidsHealth<sup>®</sup>.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-f4d565a198 class=cmp-text>
When your child needs surgery, you have questions. We’ll help you understand everything about your child’s specific treatment plan. You can also learn more about skull base surgery and what to expect from the experts at 91´óÉñ® KidsHealth®.
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Conditions & Treatments
Aneurysmal bone cysts 
a noncancerous growth in the bone
Cerebrospinal fluid leaks 
a leak of the liquid that delivers nutrients to the brain and spinal cord, that also helps cushion and protect them
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tumors along the spine
Craniopharyngiomas
brain tumors near the pituitary gland, a tiny organ at the base of the brain that makes hormones that regulate growth
Dermoid tumors
tumors made up of hair and sweat glands
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when the bones of the skull don’t close completely, brain tissue and fluids bulge out through an opening in the skull
Fibro-osseous lesions 
a group of growths on the jaws, face or skull that are made up of tissues that are hard like bones
Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromas 
noncancerous tumors in the nasopharynx, where the airways in the nose and mouth meet
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tumors on the lining of the brain
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a sac that contains spinal fluid protrudes from a gap in the spine
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tumors on the pituitary gland
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cancers of the connective tissue, which hold the body’s tissues and organs together
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tumors made up teeth, bone, muscle or hair
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Recognized Experience in Precise Operations
Our surgeons are known for skill and experience in the rarest and most complex cases. That’s why we’re part of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Jefferson Health, teaching tomorrow’s experts in pediatric skull base surgery. </p>"}} id=text-d4cdca841e class=cmp-text>
Our surgeons are known for skill and experience in the rarest and most complex cases. That’s why we’re part of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Jefferson Health, teaching tomorrow’s experts in pediatric skull base surgery.
Top 50
We’re ranked for pediatric neurology and neurosurgery, and cancer care
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Specialties we work with
<b>We’re a top-rated hospital. </b>Ours is one of the top-rated hospitals for pediatric neurology and neurosurgery, and cancer care, according to <i>U.S. News & World Report</i>  rankings.</p>"}} id=text-37c1cf51fd class=cmp-text>
We’re a top-rated hospital. Ours is one of the top-rated hospitals for pediatric neurology and neurosurgery, and cancer care, according to U.S. News & World Report  rankings.
<b>We use advanced equipment. </b>We use the latest computer navigation systems during surgery. This gives us better views and ability to perform precise procedures.</p>"}} id=text-d78c2fdec4 class=cmp-text>
We use advanced equipment. We use the latest computer navigation systems during surgery. This gives us better views and ability to perform precise procedures.
<b>Our approaches offer better outcomes. </b>Minimally invasive surgery often means a shortened hospital stay, faster recovery, less pain, less scarring, fewer complications, and less chance to damage other parts of the brain.</p>"}} id=text-d7ade17d87 class=cmp-text>
Our approaches offer better outcomes. Minimally invasive surgery often means a shortened hospital stay, faster recovery, less pain, less scarring, fewer complications, and less chance to damage other parts of the brain.
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You can stay close by. If you’re coming in from out of town, your family has access to a  located on-campus. This can help make your visit more convenient and affordable.
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Unmatched Interventional Radiology Expertise
We’re part of the largest pediatric interventional radiology (IR) program in the country. With teams in the Delaware Valley and in Florida, we work across the miles to care for even the most complex conditions. IR can in certain cases help us treat children without surgery.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-a775ff1826 class=cmp-text>
We’re part of the largest pediatric interventional radiology (IR) program in the country. With teams in the Delaware Valley and in Florida, we work across the miles to care for even the most complex conditions. IR can in certain cases help us treat children without surgery.
