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Chapter-55 Complications in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

BOOK TITLE: Sataloff’s Comprehensive Textbook of Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery (Rhinology/Allergy and Immunology) -Volume 2

Author
1. Stankiewicz James A
ISBN
9789351524564
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12714_56
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2016
Pages
16
Author Affiliations
1. Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chapter keywords
emergency ophthalmology, endoscopic observation intracranial injury, hemorrhage, postoperative management, maxillary antrostomy, bulla ethmoidalis, microdebrider blade, sphenoid ethmoid angle, thrombosis, cerebellar herniation, orbital hematoma subcutaneous emphysema, adequate visualization, crinkling sensation bulb press test, anesthetic technique

Abstract

This chapter discusses complications in endoscopic sinus surgery, where close endoscopic observation and course checking throughout the surgery provide safe surgery and immediate recognition of problems with solutions. Successful endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) requires adequate preoperative planning including medical therapy, endoscopic examination, and thorough review of radiographic studies, computed tomography (CT) scans, and occasionally magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies. The middle turbinate is a guide to the antrostomy and the maxillary line. The horizontal basal lamella of the middle turbinate receives the blood supply from the sphenopalatine foramen. One of the most confusing and treacherous area to open in ESS is the ethmoid skull base. Traditional or endoscopic septoplasty is very helpful toward safe visualization. Any mental status change, severe headache, or unilateral clear liquid drainage is consistent with possible skull base injury and needs radiologic CT evaluation. When the eye muscle is injured, double vision, diplopia, occurs.

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