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Prelacrimal-Transmaxillary Approach to Lateral Sphenoid Recess Skull Base Defects
Sejad Ahmadzada1, Kachorn Seresirikachorn1,2,3,4, Lu Hui Png1,4,5
1Rhinology and Skull Base Research Group, St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Abstract:
The lateral recess of a well-pneumatized sphenoid sinus is challenging to access surgically. Traditional methods require the use of multiple angled endoscopes and curved instruments which may limit visualization. We describe a prelacrimal-transpterygoid/maxillary approach which offers direct access to this region with a 0° endoscope. Laryngoscope, 134:4918-4922, 2024.

