Medicine is a fast developing science and progress has helped improve patient comfort and safety. Surgeries involving the maxillofacial region are traditionally done using nasal or oral endotracheal intubation. Surgical repair of the maxillofacial region requires modification of the standard anesthetic technique, as these procedures present a unique set of problems both for the anesthetist and ...

Autologous platelet gel is now being used in many surgical specialties. It is appropriate for use in plastic surgery procedures that entail a significant risk of hematoma, such as breast surgery, face lifts, nasal surgery, and skin grafting. Advantages include adhesive benefits, a reduction in risk of bleeding, and the added bonus of increased leukocyte concentration. (Aesthetic Surg J 2001;21:...

INTRODUCTION  OBJECTIVE evaluation of nasal function is a constant challenge for plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, and allergists. The modified Glatzel mirror can evaluate nasal expiratory flow; however, there is little information on this method and its use in the measurement of nasal patency after surgical procedures. OBJECTIVE  To compare, in a prospective study, the functional results ...

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES The microdebrider is a surgical tool which has been used successfully in many endoscopic surgical procedures in otolaryngology. In this study, we analysed our experience using this powered instrument in the resection of obstructive nasal septum deviations. SUBJECTS AND METHODS This was a longitudinal, prospective, descriptive study conducted between January and Jun...

AIM To recognize the endoscopic anatomy of the surgical corridor along the nasal cavity, sphenoidal sinus and the sellar area to delineate the pure endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach (EETSA) to the region of the pituitary gland. MATERIAL AND METHODS The endoscopic anatomy of the nasal cavity, sphenoid sinus and the sellar region was studied in 30 fresh cadavers (mean age 42.1 / ran...

he nasal valve is the narrowest region of the nasal passage, nd the main, flow-limiting segment of the nasal cavity.1,2 ariations in the size and shape of the nasal cavity affect he rate and pattern of airflow and influence nasal function. t therefore seems likely that improved nasal patency may lleviate snoring and sleep-disordered breathing.3,4 Traditional surgical management of nasal obstruc...

Antrochoanal polyps (ACPs) are benign polypoid lesions arising from the maxillary antrum and they extend into the choana. They occur more commonly in children and young adults, and they are almost always unilateral. The etiopathogenesis of ACPs is not clear. Nasal obstruction and nasal drainage are the most common presenting symptoms. The differential diagnosis should include the causes of unil...

Background: To evaluate local control and cosmetic outcome in patients with cancer in the nasal cavity/vestibule treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). Methods: From 06/2008 – 11/2012 15 consecutive patients presenting nasal cavity (n=5), ala of the nose (n=5) or nasal vestibule tumors (n=5) were treated in our institution either postoperatively (n=8) or as definitive treatment (...

The crooked nose is unquestionably the most severe deformity of the nasal septum due to the simultaneous involvement of very important functional and aesthetic elements. As everyday interpersonal relations are primarily conducted face-to-face, deviation of the nasal pyramid from the median line is immediately obvious even to the least observant. The surgical procedures used to address this path...