Osteomas are the most frequent benign tumors of the paranasal sinuses. For giant frontal osteomas, the combined approach assures the complete resection of the tumor and permeability of the frontal recess. In pediatric patients the therapeutic management must also take into consideration future development and cosmetic appearance of the patient.
INTRODUCTION Choanal atresia represents the absence of communication between the posterior nasal cavity and the nasopharynx. It was first described by Roederer in 1775 in a newborn with nasal-choanal obstruction. In 1854, Emerson performed his first successful surgical intervention on the choanal atresia [1] and the first endoscopic surgical technique used was performed by Stankiewicz …
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Since biomaterials are integrated in biological active organs and systems, they have to be easily accepted by the receiver with no toxicity, inflammation or other side effects. We try to review all biocompatible materials used in several rhinological pathologies in order to obtain the best results after functional or reconstructive surgery.
Benign laryngeal tumors represent a wide range of lesions with a high variety, with functional consequences or malignisation, in the absence of a proper therapeutic attitude.
Bilateral recurrent paralysis treatment has changed in the last decades as various procedures have been developed in order to superiorly preserve the functions of the larynx. Kashima procedure is a preferred technique with better long term outcomes. It prevents the necessity of tracheotomy and improves the quality of life of the patient.
The main objective in larynx cancer is to successfully control the malignant process. As conservative procedures develop, increased importance is given to organ preservation. Glottic tumors can be discovered in early stages, as the most common symptom, hoarseness develops rapidly. Transoral LASER surgery is a convenient option for early stage glottic cancer as it assures both a complete resection of the tumoral mass and preserves the larynx, thus its functions. Generally, it is reserved for TI and TII cancers, but in experienced centers its indication can be extended to more advanced tumors.
Medial maxillectomy represents the gold standard technique for surgical treatment of inverted papilloma, as it allows the proper exposure of the lateral nasal wall and maxillary sinus. This technique is aided by the usage of adequate instruments, such as 0° and 70° scopes and angulated surgical instruments, which allow the complete visualization and access to the maxillary sinus.
Inverted papilloma is a sinonasal benign tumor characterized by the tendency to recurrence and the possibility of malignant transformation. This case is about a malignized inverted papilloma in the form of a squamous cell carcinoma with ethmoidal location and extension towards the sphenoid and the nasal fossa.
Malignant lymphoma is one of the problems of modern medicine. Among head and neck malignancies, lymphoma is the second most common cause. Most of the extranodal lymphomas are represented by non-Hodgkin lymphomas.
Oesophageal cancer is the fourth most frequent cancer of the digestive tube, following gastric, colon and rectal cancer. Generally, oesophageal cancer has a reserved prognosis. The cancer of the superior part of the oesophagus has a bad prognosis due to a late diagnosis. Therefore, an early, correct and complete diagnosis might improve its generally reserved prognosis.