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…
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…
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…
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…
This chapter illustrates various conditions that required revision (correction of suboptimal results), all with prior surgery that may have included buried sutures methods and/or incisional methods. The contrast between Asian…
The images presented in this chapter are intended to show a variety of cases solely for educational purposes. Individual outcomes are unique and no degree of certainty can be implied…
This chapter deals with the author’s original finding that the natural tilt of the eyelid’s tarsal segment is at approximately 45° when the eyelids are open. The crease height is…
This summarizing chapter covers the author’s current concept of various anatomical factors that contribute to or adversely affect a crease formation. Familiar drawings will help illustrate the concepts and factors…
It is always desirable to be able to enter and exit the eyelid (through an existing crease) without leaving too much of a footprint. If one can strive to enter,…
Combined Approach of Partial Incision Technique with Medial Tunnel Fixation (Incorporating a Buried Orbicularis–Aponeurosis Suture) An ideal compromise would be to combine an external incision approach across the central 50%…
