Objective: Osteoma is a benign, osteogenic tumor that usually grows slowly and asymptomatically. Giant ethmoidoorbital osteoma is a rare event that can give rise to ocular signs and symptoms; in such a case treatment is mandatory, although debates persist regarding the optimal approach. Methods: Between 1999 and 2007, six patients (four men and two women) with giant ethmoido-orbital osteomas we...

Pleomorphic adenoma is one of the most common benign tumors of the major salivary glands. It can also occur in the minor salivary glands, which exist in the nasal cavity. Intranasal pleomorphic adenoma usually originates from glands of the nasal septum mucosa. We present the results of endoscopic endonasal surgery of this pathology. The aim of the study was to present the endoscopic technique f...

PURPOSE To determine the success rate of conventional dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) and endoscopic DCR performed in patients with acute dacryocystitis. METHODS Records of patients with acute dacryocystitis and operated during 2007-2008 were reviewed. Patients who completed a follow-up of 60 months were included in our study. Demographic characteristics, surgery types, success rate, and follow-u...

UNLABELLED Anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA) ligation may be necessary in cases of severe epistaxis not controllable with traditional therapy. Endoscopic endonasal ligation of the AEA is not used frequently; there are few studies in the literature for standardization of the endoscopic technique for this vessel. AIM To demonstrate the feasibility of periorbital AEA ligation in a transethmoidal e...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the long term outcome after endoscopic endonasal resection of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromas (JNA). METHODS Retrospective study of a series of 21 consecutive patients undergoing endoscopic resection of JNA (type I - IIIa according to Fisch) at two Hospital Centers between 1993 and 2002. Mean follow-up was 51.7 months (range 5-120). Extension to the medial aspect o...