Midfacial degloving approach facilitated by endoscope to the sinonasal malignancy

Auris Nasus Larynx. 1998 Sep;25(3):289-93. doi: 10.1016/s0385-8146(97)10040-2.

Abstract

Midfacial degloving is known to provide excellent exposure of the central compartment of the anterior and middle cranial fossae without facial incisions. In this study, an endoscope was adapted for midfacial degloving technique in the medial maxillectomy with ethmoidectomy in five patients with sinonasal malignancy. Meticulous and safe manipulation in the medial and inferior aspect of the orbit, sphenoid sinus and olfactory fossa can be obtained by endoscopic management without serious complications. This procedure, employing an endoscope, offers accurate and safe resection of selected cases with the sinonasal malignancy.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Endoscopy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nose Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Nose Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Suture Techniques
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed