Frontoethmoidal Encephalocele Correction Surgery in Benin: A Case Report

Introduction: Primary encephalocele is a rare deformity that is challenging for the neurosurgeon. It requires a multidisciplinary team for adequate reconstructive surgery. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 6-month-old African boy who presented with a frontoethmoidal encephalocele; we present a technical description of the surgical procedure, using no implant. Discussion/Conclusion: The postoperative evolution of the boy was uneventful, with a good clinical result at the follow-up.