Mucosal-sparing posterior septectomy for endoscopic endonasal approach to the craniocervical junction

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Mucosal-sparing posterior septectomy for endoscopic endonasal approach to the craniocervical junction

Abstract Recent technological advances and developments in surgical technique have made the craniocervical junction (CCJ) accessible through the transnasal surgical corridor. Endoscopic endonasal transclival and transodontoid approaches have been previously…

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Recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the temporal bone: critical analysis of cases with a poor prognosis

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the temporal bone: critical analysis of cases with a poor prognosis

Abstract Purpose Temporal bone squamous cell carcinoma (TBSCC) is an uncommon, aggressive malignancy with a significant recurrence rate. We reviewed our experience with recurrent TBSCCs. Materials and methods Clinicopathological and…

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Recurrent facial palsy in Melkersson Rosenthal syndrome: total facial nerve decompression is effective to prevent further recurrence

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Recurrent facial palsy in Melkersson Rosenthal syndrome: total facial nerve decompression is effective to prevent further recurrence

Abstract Objective To study the role of total facial nerve decompression in preventing further recurrence of facial palsy in Melkersson Rosenthal syndrome (MRS). Methods Total facial nerve decompression was performed…

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Selective partial middle turbinectomy to minimize postoperative obstruction following Lester Jones tube placement

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Selective partial middle turbinectomy to minimize postoperative obstruction following Lester Jones tube placement

Abstract Purpose Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR) with the insertion of a Jones tube is a surgical procedure used to relieve epiphora caused by upper lacrimal system dysfunction from extensive proximal canalicular obstruction,…

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