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Frontal sinus obliteration

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

J. Murphy  and
N.S. Jones
J. Murphy
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
N.S. Jones
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
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Abstract

This article highlights the indications for frontal sinus obliteration and suggests some intra-operative points to aid the surgeon in performing the operative procedure. It also reiterates the three principal points that need to be followed. There must be:

(1) Meticulous removal of all visible mucosa and the inner bony cortex of the sinus wall.

(2) Permanent occlusion of the nasofrontal duct.

(3) The correct choice of material for the obliteration.

Keywords

Frontal SinusSurgical ProceduresOperative
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 118 , Issue 8 , August 2004 , pp. 637 - 639
Copyright
© 2004 Royal Society of Medicine Press

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