Frontal Sinusotomy—Draf III
Abstract The common frontal sinusotomy, Draf III, or modified endoscopic Lothrop procedure is an important surgical approach that has numerous indications in endoscopic sinus and anterior skull base surgery. The…
Postoperative Débridement
Abstract Postoperative débridement is a crucial aspect of optimizing results in endoscopic sinus surgery. Careful and thorough débridements require precise knowledge of sinonasal anatomy and the surgical procedure. This chapter…
Sphenoidotomy
Abstract In this chapter, we will discuss the key components of performing an endoscopic sphenoidotomy. This will include anatomic considerations, preoperative considerations, surgical instrumentation needed, pearl and pitfalls, the actual…
Partial and Complete Ethmoidectomy
Abstract In this chapter, we will discuss the key components of performing a partial and complete ethmoidectomy. This will include anatomic considerations, preoperative considerations, surgical instrumentation needed, pearl and pitfalls,…
Maxillary Antrostomy
Abstract In this chapter, we will discuss the key components of performing an endoscopic maxillary antrostomy. This will include anatomic considerations, preoperative considerations, surgical instrumentation needed, pearl and pitfalls, the…
Endoscopic Repair of Choanal Atresia
Abstract Choanal atresia surgery is still a challenge, particularly due to the small dimensions of the surgical field and the possibility of restenosis. The authors present an easy and effective…
Sphenopalatine/Internal Maxillary Artery Ligation
Abstract Endoscopic sphenopalatine artery ligation has become the standard surgical therapy for posterior epistaxis refractory to nasal packing. A thorough understanding of the arterial blood supply to the nasal cavity…
Endoscopic and Open Anterior/Posterior Ethmoid Artery Ligation
Abstract This chapter explains how to reliably perform an endoscopic endonasal ligation of the anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA) and posterior ethmoidal artery (PEA). These are major vessels supplying the ethmoid…
Middle and Inferior Turbinates
Abstract The inferior and middle turbinates are often considered a source of obstruction, usually airway obstruction for the inferior turbinates and sinus obstruction for the middle turbinates. Prior to embarking…
Septoplasty
Abstract Septal pathology is extremely common in the population, and even minor abnormalities can have serious functional and cosmetic consequences for a patient. Choosing the appropriate technique to address this…
