OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Alloplasts in Nasal Surgery

Mar 23, 2019 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Alloplasts in Nasal Surgery

Few concepts in rhinoplasty engender as much discussion and conflict as the use of alloplasts in the nose. Clear divisions within the specialty have developed, with some surgeons using alloplastic…

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Endoscopic Transplanum and Sellar Approach

Feb 1, 2019 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Endoscopic Transplanum and Sellar Approach

Abstract Endoscopic endonasal transplanum and transsellar approaches are frequently utilized to manage pituitary adenomas, craniopharyngiomas, and meningiomas. In addition to the intrinsic panoramic view from the endoscope, wide access using…

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Endoscopic Resection of Pituitary Tumors

Feb 1, 2019 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Endoscopic Resection of Pituitary Tumors

Abstract Endoscopic transsphenoid pituitary surgery is a straightforward form of skull base surgery. The approach and resection utilize a straight pathway through the nose and sphenoid sinuses. Appreciation of sphenoid…

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Frontal Sinus Trephination

Feb 1, 2019 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Frontal Sinus Trephination

Abstract Modern trephination of the frontal sinus was first described in 1884 by Ogston and Luc. This technique did not gain popularity due to the high failure rate from persistent…

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