endoscopic marsupialisation of the lateral frontal sinus mucocele with orbital extension: a case report
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introduction frontal sinus mucoceles are the commonest among all paranasal mucoceles. with introduction of functional endoscopic sinus surgery, surgeons prefer endoscopic management of sinus mucoceles, but lesions that appear in the lateral part of the frontal sinus can be difficult to access and often need external approaches. case presentation we described a lateral frontal sinus mucocele with intra-orbital extension, which was successfully managed by endoscopic sinus surgery. conclusions endoscopic sinus surgery is the treatment of choice in most frontal sinus mucoceles including lateral frontal mucoceles.
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Endoscopic Marsupialisation of the Lateral Frontal Sinus Mucocele With Orbital Extension: A Case Report
INTRODUCTION Frontal sinus mucoceles are the commonest among all paranasal mucoceles. With introduction of functional endoscopic sinus surgery, surgeons prefer endoscopic management of sinus mucoceles, but lesions that appear in the lateral part of the frontal sinus can be difficult to access and often need external approaches. CASE PRESENTATION We described a lateral frontal sinus mucocele w...
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iranian red crescent medical journalجلد ۱۷، شماره ۱، صفحات ۰-۰
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