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…
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…
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 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 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…
Surgical Anatomy Numerous flap designs have been described in the literature to close septal perforations. Advancement or rotation of mucoperichondrial/mucoperiosteal tissue from the nasal septum or nasal floor has been…
Introduction The pericranial flap has been used for/in many different surgical applications since first described by Wolfe in 1978, 1 due to its excellent vascularity and strength. 2 These applications…
Introduction The nasal cavity has a rich vascular network. Arteries that supply the nasal septum and the lateral nasal wall include vessels originating from the external carotid artery (maxillary and…
Summary The nasal cavity is the space comprised in between the external nares and the choanae. In the sagittal axis, this space is divided into two cavities by the nasal…
