Frontal Sinusotomy—Draf I and IIa

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Abstract In this chapter, we will discuss the key components of performing an endoscopic Draf I and IIa frontal recess surgery. This will include anatomic considerations, preoperative considerations, surgical instrumentation…

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Frontal Sinusotomy—Draf IIb

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Abstract Endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery has become critical in the management of medically refractory chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and tumors of the sinuses and anterior skull base. Endoscopic sinus…

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Frontal Sinusotomy—Draf III

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Abstract The common frontal sinusotomy, Draf III, or modified endoscopic Lothrop procedure is an important surgical approach that has numerous indications in endoscopic sinus and anterior skull base surgery. The…

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Postoperative Débridement

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Abstract Postoperative débridement is a crucial aspect of optimizing results in endoscopic sinus surgery. Careful and thorough débridements require precise knowledge of sinonasal anatomy and the surgical procedure. This chapter…

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Sphenoidotomy

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Abstract In this chapter, we will discuss the key components of performing an endoscopic sphenoidotomy. This will include anatomic considerations, preoperative considerations, surgical instrumentation needed, pearl and pitfalls, the actual…

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Partial and Complete Ethmoidectomy

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Abstract In this chapter, we will discuss the key components of performing a partial and complete ethmoidectomy. This will include anatomic considerations, preoperative considerations, surgical instrumentation needed, pearl and pitfalls,…

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Maxillary Antrostomy

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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…

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Endoscopic Repair of Choanal Atresia

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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…

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