Key Points 1. Endoscopic sinus surgical techniques have advanced to include the treatment of select orbital pathology due to the close proximity of the orbit to the paranasal sinuses, advances in surgical instrumentation, and a working relationship with ophthalmologists. 2.…
Key Points 1. Trauma is the most common cause of CSF leaks. 2. Endoscopic repair of CSF leaks is effective and offers decreased morbidity compared to open approaches. 3. Meticulous technique is key to success in repair of skull base…
Key Points 1. The goals of sinus surgery include atraumatic surgical technique, mucosal preservation, and restoration of normal sinus physiology. 2. The most common major complications of sinus surgery include hemorrhage, intracranial injury/cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, and intraorbital injury. 3.…
Key Points 1. Airway management is the otolaryngologist’s main role in emergencies. 2. Epiglottitis is an emergency because of the high potential for airway obstruction. 3. Angioedema involves the reticular dermis as well as the subcutaneous and submucosal layers of…