Main description:

This state-of-the-art text addresses surgery of the frontal sinus, and

the challenges that come along with it. It provides a comprehensive

overview of the anatomy of the frontal sinus and a systematic method

of approaching and executing sinus surgery, as well as tools, tips, and

strategies in optimizing success. Additional chapters include the

management of acute and chronic frontal sinus inflammation, trauma

of the frontal sinus, tumors in the frontal sinus, and pediatric frontal

surgery. Perioperative care and management of complications are also

discussed. Chapters are richly illustrated with fi gures and surgical

videos, replete with practical pearls and tips.

Frontal Sinus Surgery: A Systematic Approach will be an invaluable

resource for general otolaryngologists and rhinologists interested in

the frontal sinus.

Contents:

Evolution and Challenges in Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Anatomy of the Frontal Sinus and Recess.- Radiologic Review for Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Classification of Frontal Recess Cells and Extent of Surgery.- Instrumentation and Technology in Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Endoscopic Techniques in Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Endoscopic Modified Lothrop Approach.- Frontal Trephination: Indications, Anatomy, Techniques and Outcomes.- External Techniques in Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Balloon-assisted Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Management of the Stenosing Frontal Recess.- Identifying and Addressing Causes of Failure in Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Contemporary Management of Frontal Sinus Mucoceles.- Management of Frontal Sinus Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks.- Management of Frontal Sinus Trauma.- Fibro-osseous Lesions of the Frontal Sinus.- Sinus Inverted Papilloma, Unique Considerations.- Management of Frontal Sinus Malignancy.- Diagnosis and Medical Management of Chronic Frontal Sinusitis with a Focus on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases.- Post-Operative Care of the Frontal Sinus.- Frontal Sinus Stenting: Intraoperative and Postoperative Use.- Complications of Frontal Sinusitis.- Management of Frontal Headaches.- Outcomes and Quality of Life from Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Pediatric Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Congential and Pediatric Frontal Pathology.- Optimal Strategies in Medical Management of Frontal Sinusitis.- Frontal Barotrauma and Aerosinusitis.- Frontal Sinus Surgery: Selection of Technique.