Skull Base Surgeries

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 […]

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

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

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.

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

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

Understanding Nasal Polyps and Their Impact on Health Nasal polyps are soft, noncancerous growths inside the nose and sinuses. They hang like drops or pears, partially obstructing the nasal airway. Nasal polyps form because of constant irritation of the internal lining of the nose from allergies, asthma, and other chronic or long-lasting inflammatory diseases. Nasal

What is a Deviated Septum? A septum in a deviated septum is the nasal septum or cartilage that divides the inside of your nose into the left and right chambers. When the septum deviates from its midline, it causes congestion and difficulty breathing in the smaller chamber and drying, which causes crusting or bleeding in