Sinonasal surgery has always been a potential source of complications. Most legal suits involving endoscopic sinus surgery alleged lack of informed consent. In this article, the authors discuss what informed…
Endoscopic sinus surgery is one of the most litigated areas in otolaryngology. Physicians typically receive little education regarding medicolegal issues during training and may find themselves in an unfamiliar territory…
Endoscopic sphenoidotomy is a common surgical procedure that often accompanies routine sinus surgery. Safe completion of a sphenoidotomy depends on a thorough understanding of the surrounding anatomy, reviewing preoperative imaging,…
Development of minimally invasive approaches has become a significant driver across surgical specialties in recent years. Purely endoscopic resections with proper attention to oncologic margins are now possible, with the…
Septoplasty is a common procedure in otolaryngology used to address nasal obstruction caused by a deviated nasal septum. It is often accompanied by inferior turbinate reduction. Complications that may arise…
Frontal sinus surgery continues to remain one of the most challenging areas for sinus surgeons. Many different techniques have been introduced for dealing with the frontal sinus. These can range…
This article is divided into six sections that are related to six commonly used operations for surgery on the maxillary sinus. The authors discuss maxillary sinoscopy, the Caldwell-Luc procedure, extended…
Prevention of complications during ethmoid sinus surgery begins with sound knowledge of the relevant anatomy, preoperative planning with use of radiologic imaging, and careful, thoughtful dissection intraoperatively. Despite these measures,…
Orbital hematoma is an uncommon but serious complication of sinus surgery. Appropriate perioperative attention may minimize risk, but early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial to preventing vision loss. The…
Medial rectus injury is an uncommon but often devastating complication of functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Prevention of these types of injuries is predicated on a thorough preoperative assessment of the…
