Preservation or removal of the lateral nasal wall in endoscopic management of maxillary sinus neoplasia: A comparison of approach related morbidity.

Background: The endoscopic modified medial maxillectomy (MMM) and prelacrimal approach (PLA) are two routinely performed endoscopic approaches to the maxillary sinus when access via a middle meatal antrostomy is insufficient. However, there is no data in the literature that has compared outcomes and complication profile between the two procedures to determine which approach is superior.

Objective: To compare the approach related morbidity of PLA and MMM.

Endoscopic-Modified Medial Maxillectomy for the Nonfunctioning Maxillary Sinus.

Background: Middle meatal antrostomy (MMA) is the traditional intervention for chronic maxillary sinusitis but often fails to correct a nonfunctioning maxillary sinus that has lost its capability for mucociliary clearance. Endoscopic-modified medial maxillectomy (EMMM) can reshape the maxillary sinus and avoid a "sumping" effect, preventing secondary bacterial colonization, encouraging dependent drainage, and promoting effective nasal irrigation.

Objectives: We describe a modification of the EMMM surgical technique in patients with recalcitrant maxillary sinusitis and perioperative outcomes.

Prelacrimal Approach to Maxillary Sinus Pathology.

Background: Access to the anterior, lateral, inferior, and inferomedial maxillary sinus has been a limitation of the middle meatal antrostomy. Expanded techniques such as the modified medial maxillectomy provide access to many of these areas but require remucosalization, and crusting can occur during the recovery phase. The prelacrimal approach (PLA) offers direct 0° endoscope access to these areas.

Cochlear Implantation in Far Advanced Otosclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: To evaluate speech outcomes and facial nerve stimulation (FNS) rates in patients with far advanced otosclerosis (FAO) after cochlear implantation.

Methods: A systematic review was performed using standardized methodology of Medline, EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases. Studies were included if adults with FAO underwent cochlear implantation.

Columellar strut grafts versus septal extension grafts during rhinoplasty for airway function, patient satisfaction and tip support.

Importance: Different techniques exist to provide tip support in rhinoplasty. There is little evidence to provide a consensus on the most effective choice.

Objective: Evaluating columellar strut graft (CSG) and septal extension grafts (SEG) for their influence on airway function, patient satisfaction and tip support.

The Effects of Lateral Crural Tensioning with an Articulated Alar Rim Graft Versus Lateral Crural Strut Graft on Nasal Function.

Nasal valve dysfunction can be addressed by various valve reinforcement techniques. There is no consensus on which technique is most efficacious. To evaluate lateral crural tensioning with articulated alar rim grafting (LCT/AARG) versus the lateral crural strut graft (LCSG) for their efficacy as nasal valve reinforcement techniques in rhinoplasty.