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Utility of current sialendoscopes in the sinonasal cavity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 July 2015

C R Kieliszak ,
T R Khoury ,
A Singh  and
A S Joshi
C R Kieliszak
Affiliation:
Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, Ohio, USA Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, OhioHealth Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA
T R Khoury
Affiliation:
Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, Ohio, USA
A Singh
Affiliation:
Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, Ohio, USA
A S Joshi*
Affiliation:
Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, Ohio, USA
*
Address for correspondence: Arjun Joshi, Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The George Washington University, 2021 K St. NW, Suite 206, Washington DC 20006, USA Fax: 202-741-3382 E-mail: dr.arjunjoshi@gmail.com
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Abstract

Objectives:

This study assessed the utility of current sialendoscopes in the paranasal sinuses in a cadaveric model and evaluated novel uses for sialendoscopes.

Methods:

Currently available sialendoscopes were used for visualisation and performing interventions in the paranasal sinuses. Ten cadaver heads were studied before and after dissection. Outcomes included ostia identification, sinus cannulation, success of mucosal biopsy collection and image clarity.

Results:

Marchal and Erlangen sialendoscopes were found to be effective for both visualising and cannulating the sphenoid sinuses before and after dissection. Both types demonstrated poor maxillary ostia visualisation without dissection, but did allow treatment after antrostomy. Larger diameter sialendoscopes were associated with the lowest image distortion during maxillary ostia assessment. Mucosal biopsy collection within the sphenoid sinus, but not in the maxillary sinus, was possible before dissection.

Conclusion:

Sialendoscopes can be used for visualisation and performing interventions in the sinonasal cavity, but their utility is mainly limited to the sphenoid sinus. They may be considered a minimally invasive method for drug delivery and/or biopsy collection in the post-operative setting for all sinuses. Design improvements are suggested.

Keywords

Paranasal Sinus DiseasesNose DiseasesEndoscopyNasal Sinuses

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 129 , Issue 9 , September 2015 , pp. 870 - 873
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2015 

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