[Functional and esthetic results of osteoplastic frontal sinus operations and profile reconstruction with bitemporal coronal incision].
OBJECTIVE
The majority of inflammatory frontal sinus diseases requiring operative intervention can now be managed successfully by endonasal surgery. In problematic cases, however, optimal exposure of the entire frontal sinus and possibly complete mucous membrane removal combined with sinus obliteration must be achieved. In these cases, external frontal sinus surgery is indicated.


METHODS
The operative approach and findings of 35 osteoplastic sinusotomy operations and 5 forehead reconstruction operations with porous polyethylene are reviewed. Median follow-up was 3.7 years, ranging from 1 to 7 years. Indications for surgery were trauma (12), infections (8), tumors (11), muco- or pyoceles (4), and frontal deformities (5).


RESULTS
The overall functional and esthetic result was excellent. No recurrent infection was noted. None of the patients have required revision surgery so far, and no serious complications occurred. Abnormal forehead sensation was reported by 12 patients (30%). Temporary double vision was described in 3 cases (7.5%).


CONCLUSIONS
Due to optimal sinus exposure and advantageous incision, osteoplastic frontal sinusotomy leads to excellent functional and esthetic results. Porous polyethylene demonstrates superior material properties and seems to be, in comparison with other implants, the current material of choice in frontal reconstruction.
Kausch
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Klinik für HNO-Krankheiten, Plastische Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Klinikum Nord-Heidberg, Hamburg.
Handrock
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods*; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D005626:Frontal Sinus / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D020959:Polyethylene; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies
D020959:Polyethylene