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  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Medical device technology

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  • Chronic headache is a common ailment with diverse etiologies.
  • Endoscopic surgical techniques offer minimally invasive treatment options.
  • Identifying anatomical variations is crucial for effective headache management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of minimal endoscopic surgery for chronic headache.
  • To identify anatomical and pathological variations contributing to chronic headache.
  • To assess the long-term relief provided by endoscopic sinus surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 140 chronic headache cases, with 62 patients evaluated.
  • 32 patients underwent minimal endoscopic surgery.
  • Post-operative follow-up assessed headache relief over a minimum of 6 months.

Main Results:

  • 72% of surgically treated patients (23 out of 32) experienced significant headache relief.
  • Common anatomical variations included enlarged bulla ethmoidalis and polyps/polypoidal mucosa.
  • Other identified causes included hyperplastic sinusitis, septal deviation, and turbinate abnormalities.

Conclusions:

  • Minimal endoscopic surgery is an effective treatment for selected chronic headache patients.
  • Ethmoidal infundibulum variations are significant contributors to chronic headache.
  • Endoscopic sinus surgery can successfully address these anatomical issues, improving patient outcomes.