title: Instrumentation in Frontal Sinus Surgery.
abstract: Frontal recess dissection proposes many challenges to the surgeon. These challenges stem from its highly variable nature, small caliber, difficult visualization, and proximity to vital structures such as the skull base and orbit. As such, delicate mucosal-sparing dissection of the frontal recess with proper instrumentation is paramount to minimize scar formation and ensure patency. Here, the article explores key instrumentation in frontal recess surgery with an emphasis on hand instruments and adjunctive technologies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, 5 Ravdin, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
authors.forename: Bobby A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Tajudeen
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, 5 Ravdin, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address: Nithin.Adappa@Uphs.upenn.edu.
authors.forename: Nithin D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Adappa
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D004210:Dissection / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005626:Frontal Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D015522:Frontal Sinusitis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000293:injuries; D059747:Nasal Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012086:Reoperation; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
keywords: Chronic sinusitis; Frontal recess; Frontal sinus instrumentation; Frontal sinus surgery; Frontal sinusitis