A Quick Anatomy Review of the Frontal Sinus The modified Lothrop procedure is used to treat the affected frontal sinus surgically. The frontal sinus is an asymmetrical pair of moist air pockets above the eyebrows. It is separated by a bony partition called the inter-sinus septum. Each frontal sinus drains out through its opening, the […]
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A Quick Anatomy Review of the Frontal Sinus The modified Lothrop procedure is used to treat the affected frontal sinus surgically. The frontal sinus is an asymmetrical pair of moist air pockets above the eyebrows. It is separated by a bony partition called the inter-sinus septum. Each frontal sinus drains out through its opening, the
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Understanding Frontal Sinus Anatomy The frontal sinus is a pair of paranasal sinuses above the eye sockets. It is filled with air and kept warm and moist by its mucosal lining. These air pockets are believed to lighten the mass of the skull and enhance speech resonance with the other paranasal sinuses. The frontal sinus
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What is Maxillary Antrostomy? Maxillary antrostomy is a surgical procedure that widens the opening of the maxillary sinus to improve sinus drainage. It is commonly employed to address chronic sinusitis that has not responded to conservative treatments. Exploring the Maxillary Sinus and its Role in Sinus Health The maxillary sinus is the largest pair of
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Ethmoidectomy is the removal of infected ethmoid tissue. The ethmoid sinus is connected to most sinuses. It is found between your eyes and nose bridge. If the ethmoid cells get infected, the sinus gets clogged. Clogging can cause an infection to spread to the other sinuses. The ethmoid sinus can get blocked by chronic ethmoid
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Sphenoidotomy is vital for many reasons. It is utilized to remove infected tissue, access and excise tumors, and decongest sphenoid sinuses. If you’re considering this procedure, here are the seven signs that indicate you need one. What Is a Sphenoidotomy? A sphenoidotomy is a surgical procedure aimed at enlarging the opening of the sphenoid sinus.
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Understanding Nasal CSF Leaks and Rhinorrhea: Exploring Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is crucial in cushioning the brain and spinal cord within the protective dura mater. However, when a breach occurs in this barrier, CSF can seep into the sinus cavities, leading to what’s known as CSF rhinorrhea. CSF Rhinorrhea: Differentiating Symptoms and Characteristics
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What is Endoscopic CSF Leak Repair Endoscopic CSF leak repair addresses the issue of cerebrospinal fluid leakage originating from a breach in the protective dura mater surrounding the brain and spinal cord. A nasal endoscope is inserted inside to navigate the nasal passages to find the breach in the dura mater commonly found at the
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Key Takeaways: Sinus Infection Tooth Pain: How They Are Linked Sinuses are spaces in your skull. They warm and moisten the air so that they are fit for you to breathe in. The largest sinuses are above your upper back teeth or upper molar teeth. They are called the maxillary sinuses. When the maxillary sinuses
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Key Takeaways What is Pregnancy Rhinitis? Pregnancy rhinitis is a condition of nasal symptoms during pregnancy. The mucus linings inside the nose get inflamed due to hormonal changes as the pregnant body’s immune system adjusts to how it reacts to foreign bodies. Here are the characteristics of pregnancy rhinitis: Continuing below, we answer the common
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