title: Pitfalls in Sinus Surgery: An Overview of Complications.
abstract: There is a potential for significant complications from the medical and surgical treatment of rhinosinusitis because of the intimate relationship between the paranasal sinuses and surrounding vital structures. Familiarity with the complex anatomic relationships between the skull base and other critical structures and knowledge of pharmacologic properties of commonly used medical therapies are essential for preventing serious and harmful seqsuelae. The authors hope that this review represents a valuable addition to the otolaryngologist-in-training's therapeutic armamentarium, and also serves as a reminder of the potential pitfalls for the experienced sinus surgeon.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07103, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Peter F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Svider
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 90 Bergen Street, Suite 8100, Newark, NJ 07103, USA.
authors.forename: Soly
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Baredes
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 90 Bergen Street, Suite 8100, Newark, NJ 07103, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07103, USA; Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07103, USA. Electronic address: Jean.anderson.eloy@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Jean Anderson
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Eloy
mesh_terms: D065634:Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak / Q000209:etiology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000628:therapy*; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000628:therapy*; D019291:Skull Base / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
keywords: Cerebrospinal fluid leak; Chronic rhinosinusitis; Endoscopic sinus surgery; Macrolides in rhinosinusitis; Medicolegal; Orbital injury; Systemic corticosteroids; Topical corticosteroids