RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Percutaneous transnasal sphenoidotomy with sphenoid window.
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 845
OP 847
VO 10
IS 4
A1 R B Towbin
A1 C M Myer
A1 R F Thompson
YR 1989
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/10/4/845.abstract
AB Ten percutaneous transnasal sphenoidotomies were performed in nine children; and in seven, a sphenoid window was also created. All procedures were performed in the special procedures laboratory, with biplane fluoroscopic guidance used in each case. Under general anesthesia, with the child in the supine position, a 14-gauge antral trocar was placed transnasally into the sphenoid sinus. The sinus was aspirated and material was obtained for culture. A Takahashi forceps was placed via the same tract into the sphenoid sinus. The cusps were centered across the anterior cortex, and under fluoroscopic visualization, opened and rotated 360 degrees, creating a sphenoid window. All procedures were completed without complication, and no child required further surgery.