Coronal plane computerized tomographic (CT) scanning has dramatically improved the
imaging of paranasal sinus anatomy as compared to sinus radiographs. Increasingly, subtle …

Otolaryngologists have assumed a major role in the evaluation and management of anterior
skull base defects that result in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and meningoencephaloceles…

Objectives: Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is an effective option for managing patients in
whom medical therapy for rhinosinusitis fails. However, ESS is not always successful, and …

Objectives: Previous reports indicate that elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) may cause
spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks. In this study we examined the clinical diagnosis …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to further evaluate the safety and effectiveness of
balloon catheter devices to dilate obstructed sinus ostia/perform sinusotomy. METHODS: …

Maxillary sinus hypoplasia is an anomaly of the paranasal sinuses occasionally encountered
by otolaryngologists. Although this entity has been previously reported, an association …

Objective To report our outcomes with the repair of spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
leaks and to demonstrate how management of underlying intracranial hypertension improves …

Background Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is a condition that previously has
been considered idiopathic and classified as having “normal” intracranial pressure (ICP). We …

This is a comprehensive reference on the principles and practice of si nus surgery. The best
basic scientists, clinicians, and surgeons have contributed their expertise to the new work, …

A 73-year-old man was admitted with invasive aspergillus of the sphenoid sinus. Endoscopic
debridement of the sphenoid sinus was complicated by rupture of a mycotic cavernous …