title: Removal of a fronto-ethmoidal osteoma using the sonopet omni ultrasonic bone curette: first impressions.
abstract: Endoscopic exeresis of sinonasal osteomas usually implicates the use of surgical drills with some disadvantages, as underlined by many authors. A new device that performs an ultrasound bone emulsification has been proposed in recent years for bone removal in various surgical disciplines. In this case report, we present the first clinical ENT experience with this device in removing a fronto-ethmoidal osteoma, and we briefly discuss our impressions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pavia, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pagella
authors.forename: Georgios
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Giourgos
authors.forename: Elina
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Matti
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Colombo
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Carena
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003475:Curettage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005005:Ethmoid Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005626:Frontal Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010016:Osteoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014465:Ultrasonics; D014463:Ultrasonography