Modified osteoplastic flap approach for frontal sinus disease.

Abstract

Osteoplastic flap surgery is an uncommon procedure in the modern endoscopic era of sinus surgery.

In our series it was most commonly indicated for laterally located disease.

Osteoplastic flap surgery is relatively safe and effective for a wide range of recalcitrant and complicated frontal sinus disorders.

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Subjects

• Adult
• Aged
• Cutaneous Fistula
• Female
• Frontal Sinus
• Humans
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Mucocele
• Osteoma
• Osteomyelitis
• Papilloma, Inverted
• Paranasal Sinus Diseases
• Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms
• Surgical Flaps
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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Authors

• Mohannad Al-Qudah
• Scott M Graham

Publication date

2012-04-25

Journal

Journal topics

• Otolaryngology

Language

Eng.

Copyright

The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology

Division of Rhinology, Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.

Release reference

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2012 Mar;121(3):192-6

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