Publications by authors named "Sebastian J Brown"
Several authors have reported advantages of the purely endoscopic (PE) approach over traditional purely microscopic (PM) techniques for many sinus and anterior skull base procedures. However, in pituitary surgery, the PE approach carries a number of limitations. Experienced microscopically-trained neurosurgeons are required to master the endoscopic technique which has a steep learning curve due to its one-handed nature and optically-distorted 2-dimensional view.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNasolacrimal Sac Diverticulum: A Case Series and Literature Review.
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg
December 2019
Purpose: To describe the demographics, presentation, treatment, and outcome in 10 cases of lacrimal sac diverticulum and to review the literature on this topic, and to determine the incidence of diverticula from a series of dacryocystograms.
Methods: Data were collected for all consecutive patients with lacrimal sac diverticulum seen between 2003 and 2015, including patient demographics, clinical presentation, imaging findings, treatment, and follow-up. A systematic literature review was performed for cases of lacrimal sac diverticulum.
Ethmoid Silent Sinus Syndrome Following Orbital Trauma.
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg
September 2017
A 55-year-old man presented with progressive "enophthalmos" of his ocular prosthesis, 12 years after secondary orbital implant placement following evisceration of a severe traumatic globe rupture. The medial orbital wall was found to be displaced inwards, associated with ethmoid sinus opacification, and consistent with post traumatic silent sinus syndrome affecting the ethmoid paranasal sinuses. The authors present the clinical and radiological findings, review the literature on silent sinus syndrome of nonmaxillary sinuses, and discuss the possible mechanisms for his presentation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF"Silent Sinus Syndrome" Following Orbital Trauma: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg
September 2017
Purpose: To describe the demographics, presentation, and treatment of "silent sinus syndrome" (SSS) diagnosed following orbital trauma and review the literature on this topic.
Methods: A retrospective review of 6 consecutive cases of SSS following trauma seen by the authors from 2004 to 2015. Data collected included patient demographics, details of previous trauma, clinical presentation, imaging findings, surgery performed, outcome, and follow up.
Introduction: Four-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT) is a new parathyroid localization technique not previously reported in Australia. It provides both functional and anatomical imaging in a single test, with superior sensitivity compared with sestamibi scintigraphy (SeS). This study examines the utility of 4DCT in defined clinical situations.
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