Abstract Despite recent advances in endoscopic techniques, tumors involving the anterior maxilla remain difficult to reach through a purely endonasal approach. Even with cross-court procedures, lesions involving the anteroinferior and…
Abstract Transnasal endoscopic vidian neurectomy is a key procedure performed for treatment of vasomotor rhinitis. Understanding the anatomy of the vidian canal is a key element to the surgery. Wide…
Abstract Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is used to treat epiphora caused by anatomic or functional obstruction of the nasolacrimal apparatus. However, success is dependent on a thorough understanding of the endonasal…
Abstract For more than 100 years, surgical decompression of the orbit has been used to treat severe proptosis and thyroid eye disease, also known as Graves ophthalmopathy. With the advent…
Abstract Endoscopic sphenoidotomy is a common surgical approach for the management of inflammatory and neoplastic diseases of the sphenoid sinus. Although standard sphenoidotomies generally achieve excellent outcomes, with patency rates…
Abstract The technical aspects of the medial maxillectomy procedure have evolved over the last century to include modifications that permit improved cosmesis and patient morbidity. Following the adoption of endoscopic…
Abstract Chronic rhinosinusitis, particularly in the setting of nasal polyposis, is unfortunately associated with significant need for revision surgery following initial functional endoscopic sinus surgery and failed medical management. Goals…
Abstract Balloon sinus dilation is a tool of widespread use in the surgical management of chronic rhinosinusitis. Balloon dilation of a sinus may be done with or without concurrent dissection…
Abstract In this chapter, we will discuss the key components of performing an endoscopic Draf I and IIa frontal recess surgery. This will include anatomic considerations, preoperative considerations, surgical instrumentation…
Abstract Endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery has become critical in the management of medically refractory chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and tumors of the sinuses and anterior skull base. Endoscopic sinus…
