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Evolution and Challenges in Frontal Sinus Surgery

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Diseases of the frontal sinus have long challenged otorhinolaryngologists who debated over the optimal surgical approach. Historical techniques in frontal sinus surgery focused on obliteration of disease through predominantly external approaches. Unfortunately, these procedures were disfiguring and wrought with high failure rates and frequent revisions. The advent of endoscopic techniques and innovative instrumentation have advanced our understanding of frontal sinus anatomy and improved surgical outcomes. The modern approach to frontal sinus disease involves mucosal-sparing techniques and a restoration of a nasofrontal outflow tract. This chapter highlights the spectrum and evolution of frontal sinus surgery and the technological advances that have changed our management of frontal sinus disease.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA

    Carol H. Yan

  2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    David W. Kennedy

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  1. Prof of Otolaryngology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Associate Dean, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Consultant, Dept of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Consultant (Joint), Dept of Neurological Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA

    Devyani Lal

  2. Professor and Chief, Division of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA

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Yan, C.H., Kennedy, D.W. (2019). Evolution and Challenges in Frontal Sinus Surgery. In: Lal, D., Hwang, P. (eds) Frontal Sinus Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97022-6_1

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