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[Functional endoscopic surgery of sinusal mucocele]
1Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Intercommunal de Créteil.
Summary
Endoscopic sinus surgery offers a viable treatment for paranasal sinus mucoceles, particularly for those not extensively involving the frontal sinus. Complete removal and sinus permeability are key indicators of successful outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Innovation
- Rhinology
Background:
- Paranasal sinus mucoceles require complete removal and recurrence prevention.
- Endoscopic management indications for these mucoceles need clarification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and indications for endoscopic management of paranasal sinus mucoceles.
- To assess the outcomes of endoscopic sinus surgery in treating these lesions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 16 patients with paranasal sinus mucoceles.
- Treatment involved endoscopic exploration, with some cases utilizing an additional bicoronal approach.
- Follow-up ranged from 3 to 46 months (mean 24 months).
Main Results:
- Endoscopic sinus surgery is a suitable alternative for treating sinus mucoceles.
- Mucoceles on the lateral frontal sinus wall or extensive mucoceles may require an external approach alongside endoscopic surgery.
- Initial results for nasofrontal duct recanalization are encouraging.
Conclusions:
- Functional endoscopic surgery is a promising treatment for paranasal sinus mucoceles.
- Careful patient selection is crucial, with complex cases potentially needing combined approaches.
- Long-term follow-up is necessary to fully ascertain the durability of endoscopic treatment outcomes.