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Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Sinonasal and Skull Base Surgery in Children Using Image Guidance Systems
Author(s) -
Benoit Margo McKenna,
Silvera V. Michelle,
Jones Dwight T.,
McGill Trevor J.,
Rahbar Reza
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.20318
Subject(s) - citation , presentation (obstetrics) , art history , library science , art , computer science , medicine , surgery
Image-guided surgery (IGS) is rapidly becoming the standard of care for adult revision sinus surgery. Despite the intense research on IGS in adults, there is very little published literature on the use of this technology in the pediatric population. In children with smaller and more variable anatomy, the risks and benefits of IGS should be studied further. The goal of this study is to report our experience of IGS in complicated endoscopic skull base and sinonasal surgery with regard to indications, outcomes, complications, and surgeon comfort. SELECTED CASES: CONCLUSIONS: Image-guided surgery is safe and effective in children.