title: Extended applications of the endoscopic modified Lothrop procedure.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The endoscopic modified Lothrop procedure is mainly used for refractory frontal sinusitis. However, we have used it as an access procedure to facilitate treatment for an extended range of additional frontal sinus pathologies.
  
  
  METHODS
  A retrospective review of patients who underwent the endoscopic modified Lothrop procedure for 'alternative' frontal sinus pathologies was conducted. Patient data were reviewed. The main outcome parameter measured was signs of recurrence.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Twelve patients (6 males, 6 females) from a 7-year study period, with a mean age of 45.2 years (range, 16-78 years), were analysed. The surgical indications included frontoethmoidal mucoceles, cerebrospinal fluid leaks within the frontal sinus, cystic fibrosis, frontal sinus osteoma, frontal sinus ossifying fibroma and frontal silent sinus syndrome. The mean follow-up period was 33.3 months. There were no known recurrences.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We have used the endoscopic modified Lothrop procedure for a range of frontal sinus pathologies, safely and effectively, with no peri-operative complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT,East Surrey Hospital,London,UK.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Choudhury
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT,Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital,UK.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hariri
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT,Charing Cross Hospital,Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust,London,UK.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Saleh
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005626:Frontal Sinus / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D015522:Frontal Sinusitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Frontal Sinus; Pathology; Treatment