Prelacrimal-Transmaxillary Approach to Lateral Sphenoid Recess Skull Base Defects.

Ahmadzada, Sejad; Seresirikachorn, Kachorn; Png, Lu Hui; Campbell, Raewyn G; Kalish, Larry; Harvey, Richard J · Laryngoscope · 2024

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Abstract

The lateral recess of a well-pneumatized sphenoid sinus is challenging to access surgically. Traditional methods require the use of multiple angled endoscopes and curved instruments which may limit visualization. We describe a prelacrimal-transpterygoid/maxillary approach which offers direct access to this region with a 0° endoscope. Laryngoscope, 134:4918-4922, 2024.

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