How I do it: the mononostril endonasal transethmoidal-paraseptal approach.

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How I do it: the mononostril endonasal transethmoidal-paraseptal approach.

Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2017 Jan 18;:

Authors: Reisch R, Briner HR, Hickmann AK

Abstract
BACKGROUND: The use of endoscopes in transnasal surgery offers increased visualization. To minimize rhinological morbidity without restriction in manipulation, we introduced the mononostril transethmoidal-paraseptal approach.
METHODS: The aim of the transethmoidal-paraseptal approach is to create sufficient space within the nasal cavity, without removal of nasal turbinates and septum. Therefore, as a first step, a partial ethmoidectomy is performed. The middle and superior turbinates are then lateralized into the ethmoidal space, allowing a wide sphenoidotomy with exposure of the central skull base.
CONCLUSIONS: This minimally invasive transethmoidal-paraseptal approach is a feasible alternative to traumatic transnasal concepts with middle turbinate and extended septal resection.

PMID: 28097430 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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