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Optimizing surgical strategies for frontal sinus osteomas: a proposal for classification.
Carmine Prizio1,2, Andrea Achena3, Andrea Lorenzi2
1Division of Otolaryngology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 3 Piazza Ospedale Maggiore, Milan, 20162, Italy.
Summary
A new classification system for frontal sinus osteomas aids surgical planning. This grading system helps determine the best surgical approach, improving patient outcomes for these benign tumors.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Frontal sinus osteomas are benign tumors frequently requiring surgical intervention due to their anatomical location.
- Current surgical management lacks a standardized classification system, leading to variability in treatment approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and validate a novel classification system for frontal sinus osteomas.
- To standardize the selection of surgical techniques based on osteoma characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 52 patients undergoing frontal sinus osteoma resection (2012-2024).
- Classification of osteomas into three grades (I, II, III) based on size, location, and anatomical involvement.
- Correlation of osteoma grade with surgical approach and outcomes.
Main Results:
- 25 grade I, 14 grade II, and 13 grade III osteomas were identified.
- Endoscopic approaches were used for 78.8% of cases, primarily for grade I.
- Grade II osteomas often required extended endoscopic techniques, while grade III necessitated open or combined approaches.
Conclusions:
- The proposed classification system offers a structured method for surgical decision-making in frontal sinus osteomas.
- This system aims to reduce treatment variability and enhance patient outcomes.
