Histopathologic parameters as predictors of response to endoscopic sinus surgery in nonallergic patients with chronic rhinosinusitis [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the predictable value of histopathologic parameters in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) for response to endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).
Bhattacharyya N. +9 more
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TAS2R38 is a novel modifer gene in patients with cystic fbrosis [PDF]
The clinical manifestation of cystic fbrosis (CF) is heterogeneous also in patients with the same cystic fbrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) genotype and in afected sibling pairs.
Amato, F. +10 more
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Trans-nasal endoscopic and intra-oral combined approach for odontogenic cysts [PDF]
Maxillary cysts are a common finding in maxillofacial surgery, dentistry and otolaryngology. Treatment is surgical; a traditional approach includes Caldwell-Luc and other intra-oral approaches.
Albanese, M. +7 more
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Unilateral silent sinus syndrome: A case report
Silent sinus syndrome (SSS) is a rare clinical condition, commonly unilateral, secondary to the obstruction of the osteomeatal complex, subsequent negative pressure in the maxillary sinus, and collapse of the orbit floor and sinus walls.
Michele Gaffuri +5 more
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Retroverted Uncinate Process: An Anatomic Variation
Considerable attention has been directed toward analysis of paranasal sinus anatomy through coronal plane computerized tomographic (CT) imaging in this age of functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Recently, it has become apparent that anatomic variations
Armando T. Isla, Josefino G. Hernandez
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The role of balloon sinuplasty in the treatment of sinus headache [PDF]
Headache attributed to rhinosinusitis, commonly called sinus headache (SH), is probably one of the most prevalent secondary headaches. The purpose of our study was to examine further sinus headache comparing the effect of conventional functional ...
Marzetti, A, Passali, F, Tedaldi, M
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Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring for Endoscopic Endonasal Approaches to the Skull Base: A Technical Guide. [PDF]
Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during endoscopic, endonasal approaches to the skull base is both feasible and safe. Numerous reports have recently emerged from the literature evaluating the efficacy of different neuromonitoring tests during
Doan, Adam T. +6 more
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A miniature robotic steerable endoscope for maxillary sinus surgery called PliENT
In endoscopic maxillary sinus surgery, the maxillary sinus is accessed through the nasal cavity which constitutes a narrow and tortuous pathway. However, surgeons still use rigid endoscopes and rigid, straight or pre-bent instruments for this procedure ...
Julie Legrand +4 more
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Use of balloon catheter dilation and steroid-eluting stent in light and severe rhinosinusitis of frontal sinus: a multicenter retrospective randomized study [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Frontal sinus surgery has an increased rate of re-stenosis, if compared to other sinuses, that mainly depends on recurrent inflammation and abnormal scarring at the frontal recess; its reduction represents one of the keys of therapeutic ...
Azimonti, Dario +8 more
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Background: A significant percentage of patients undergone endoscopic sinus surgery has septal deviation, that disturb adequate access to the osteomeatal complex or to the region of axilla of the middle turbinate.
Jaafer M.K.Al-hassani +2 more
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