Parapharyngeal space lipoma
AbstractI ipomas of the Para-pharyngeal space are rare lesions Very few cases of such tumors have be en reported in the literature Definitive diagnosis and decision regarding the surgical approach Here...
View ArticleAssessment of swallowing function in patients with head and neck cancer
AbstractDifficulty in swallowing is a common complaint among patients with head and neck cancer. Preexistent dysphagia is often compounded by any of the side effects and sequelae of the current...
View ArticleThe transclival endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) for prepontine...
AbstractIntroductionThe transclival endoscopic endonasal approach was used to completely remove a prepontine neuroenteric cyst in two different patients.Case reportsFull clinical improvement without...
View ArticleEndonasal endoscopic resection of esthesioneuroblastoma: the Johns Hopkins...
AbstractEsthesioneuroblastoma is an uncommon malignant tumor originating in the upper nasal cavity. The surgical treatment for this tumor has traditionally been via an open craniofacial resection. Over...
View ArticleCraniopharyngioma: Comparison Between Supra-orbital Versus Endonasal Keyhole...
AbstractCraniopharyngiomas represent one of the most challenging brain tumors to treat. In recent years, minimally invasive keyhole approaches have been increasingly used to remove these sellar,...
View ArticleDeglutitive Subglottic Air Pressure and Respiratory System Recoil
AbstractThe purpose of this experiment was to confirm the presence of positive subglottic air pressure during swallowing, known as deglutitive subglottic air pressure (DPsub), in a group of healthy...
View ArticlePerioperative Considerations: Planning, Intraoperative and Postoperative...
AbstractThroughout the last decade, the use of endoscopic skull base surgery has increased, aggregating the efforts of otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons, and neurosurgeons. Using the natural...
View ArticleSarcoidosis of the Head and Neck
AbstractSarcoidosis is a complex disorder that often times involves the head and neck. Despite the presence of strong clinical evidence, tissue diagnosis and imaging is needed for confirmation of the...
View ArticleEndoscopic endonasal cranial base surgery simulation using an artificial...
AbstractMastery of the expanded endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) requires anatomical knowledge and surgical skills; the learning curve for this technique is steep. To a great degree, these skills...
View ArticleReconstruction of the denuded nasoseptal flap donor site with a free fascia...
AbstractThe nasoseptal flap provides hearty vascularized tissue for the reconstruction of skull base defects subsequent to expanded endonasal approaches; however, it leads to exposure of the cartilage...
View ArticleNUT Midline Carcinoma of the Sublingual Gland: Clinical Presentation and Review
AbstractNUT midline carcinoma (NMC) is a rare and aggressive disease encountered in the midline of the head and neck or mediastinum. Due to its sparse incidence and subtle pathologic features, we aim...
View ArticleAnatomical Approaches to Giant Pituitary Tumors
AbstractAlthough several definitions have been proposed, giant pituitary adenomas are most commonly defined in the literature as tumors 4 cm or greater in maximum diameter. The tumor size,...
View ArticleTranssphenoidal Surgery for Craniopharyngiomas
AbstractComplication avoidance and management with craniopharyngioma patients should focus more on avoidance; these complex lesions demand multidisciplinary evaluation and management long before knife...
View ArticleEndoscopic Endonasal Approach for Posterior Fossa Tumors
AbstractThe endoscopic endonasal approaches have been steadily growing and allowing the development of new tools and a greater familiarity of surgeons with this technique. This has allowed the use of...
View ArticlePediatric craniopharyngioma
AbstractBackgroundCraniopharyngioma has historically been recognized to be a formidable pathology primarily due to its proximity to critical neurovascular structures and the challenging surgical...
View ArticleThe historical perspective in approaches to the spheno-petro-clival meningiomas
AbstractThe current literature regarding surgical treatment for tumors in the sphenopetroclival (SPC) region is merely scarce. Through a comprehensive literature review, we investigated the...
View ArticleThe importance of landmarks in endoscopic endonasal reinterventions: the...
AbstractBackgroundSellar and parasellar regions are anatomically complex region and in close relationship with important neurovascular structures. Hence, surgical treatment of recurrent aggressive...
View ArticleSurgical management of anterior skull-base malignancies (endoscopic vs....
AbstractAnterior skull base (ASB) malignancies are rare entities characterized by delayed diagnosis and comprise a variety of distinct histological types. Their treatment involves clinical and surgical...
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