Journal Reviews

Widen the ostium or keep it: that is the question

1 May 2019 | | Rhinology / Sinus | Nasal polyposis, ethmoidectomy, Paranasal sinuses, Sinus ostium, olfaction

The original concept of wide endoscopic sphenoethmoidectomy for sinonasal polyposis has been a well-established principle since 1995. However, with the evolution of the understanding of sinonasal physiology, this might change. The authors present arguments based on the evolutionary and developmental...

CSF leak – endoscopic or open repair?

1 January 2016 | | Cerebrospinal fluid, Endoscopic endonasal approach, Paranasal sinuses, Rhinorrhea

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhoea is well known to the ENT surgeon. It commonly occurs secondary to a predisposing event such as accidental or iatrogenic trauma. When it occurs spontaneously, it can be associated with benign intracranial hypertension. The commonest CSF...

Incidental findings in paranasal sinus Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) studies

1 March 2015 | | ENT | Fluid, Incidental findings, MRI, Mucosal thickening, Opacification, Paranasal sinuses, Polyps, Population-based study, Retention cysts

Incidental findings in the paranasal sinuses of mucosal thickening and polyps in MRI studies may cause concerns for clinicians and patients. The authors studied MRIs of 982 participants with a mean age of 58.5 years who randomly and independent of...