Frontal Sinus Surgery

Devyani Lal, M.D.Mayo ClinicDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head &Neck SurgeryPhoenix, AZUSAPeter H. Hwang, MDStanford Healthcare/Stanford University Medical CenterDepartment of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck SurgeryPalo Alto, CA

• Evolution and Challenges in Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Anatomy of the Frontal Sinus and Recess.- Radiologic Review for Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Classification of Frontal Recess Cells and Extent of Surgery.- Instrumentation and Technology in Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Endoscopic Techniques in Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Endoscopic Modified Lothrop Approach.- Frontal Trephination: Indications, Anatomy, Techniques and Outcomes.- External Techniques in Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Balloon-assisted Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Management of the Stenosing Frontal Recess.- Identifying and Addressing Causes of Failure in Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Contemporary Management of Frontal Sinus Mucoceles.- Management of Frontal Sinus Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks.- Management of Frontal Sinus Trauma.- Fibro-osseous Lesions of the Frontal Sinus.- Sinus Inverted Papilloma, Unique Considerations.- Management of Frontal Sinus Malignancy.- Diagnosis and Medical Management of Chronic Frontal Sinusitis with a Focus on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases.- Post-Operative Care of the Frontal Sinus.- Frontal Sinus Stenting: Intraoperative and Postoperative Use.- Complications of Frontal Sinusitis.- Management of Frontal Headaches.- Outcomes and Quality of Life from Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Pediatric Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Congential and Pediatric Frontal Pathology.- Optimal Strategies in Medical Management of Frontal Sinusitis.- Frontal Barotrauma and Aerosinusitis.- Frontal Sinus Surgery: Selection of Technique.