Giant frontoethmoid osteoma nasoendoscopic resection using intranasal drill
Author(s) -
Meenakshi Singh,
Smita Nagaonkar,
Milind V. Kirtane
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.229
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2231-3796
pISSN - 0973-7707
DOI - 10.1007/bf02974403
Subject(s) - medicine , otorhinolaryngology , drill , paranasal sinuses , asymptomatic , head and neck surgery , surgery , osteoma , nasal administration , nasal cavity , dentistry , radiology , materials science , metallurgy , immunology
Ostenmas of the paranasal sinuses are common. Most arc however asymptomatic and a chance radiographic finding. In this article we present a less invasive yet safe and effective approach to treatment. The 45° nasoettdoscopic approach using an intranasal drill provides a good operative field and is safe and effective technique ,with the potential to become the treatment of choice in selected cases.
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