Anatomic Changes Caused by Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Surgery and Their Effects on Nasal Functions

Conclusion
Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach surgery altered the patients’ nasal anatomy, but the changes in nasal cavity dimensions did not affect nasal functions and symptoms. These results will help surgeons to appropriately expose the surgical field during endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach surgery.

Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - May 31, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kim, D. H., Hong, Y.-K., Jeun, S.-S., Park, Y. J., Kim, S. W., Cho, J. H., Kim, B. Y., Han, S., Jung, Y. H., Lee, Y. J., Kim, S. W. Tags: Sinonasal Disorders Source Type: research