Craniofacial resection for extensive paranasal sinus aspergilloma.
Craniofacial resection techniques were developed to allow complete monobloc removal of malignant tumours of the ethmoid region. Such a surgical approach may also occasionally be useful in certain non-malignant conditions. Extensive 'destructive' aspergillosis of the paranasal sinuses has a high mortality once the anterior cranial fossa dura is reached. Craniofacial surgery provides excellent access to excise such large infective 'tumours'.
Quiney
R E
RE
Royal National Throat, Nose & Ear Hospital.
Rogers
M J
MJ
Davidson
R N
RN
Cheesman
A D
AD
D000293:Adolescent; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery*