Endoscopic approach to nasal tumors - Our experience in IPOLFG
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34631/sporl.560Keywords:
endoscopic surgery, nasal tumorsAbstract
Introduction: The nasal tumors are classically addressed by external but, recently, also endoscopically. However, in locally advanced tumors, it may not be possible to achieve complete removal.
Material and methods: We analyzed the medical records of 14 patients with nasal fossa tumor removed endoscopically in IPOLFG between 2005 and 2012.
Results: Of the 14 patients, 8 had malignant tumor and 5 benign. There was no preponderance of any histological type. 7 patients underwent adjuvant RT and 1 underwent ipsilateral cervical lymph node dissection. 3 surgical complications were recorded: 1 CSF fistula and 1 minor complication. Only 2 patients relapsed, with the need to use the external approach in 1.
Conclusions: The endoscopic approach to nasal tumors is an effective option but it requires an accurate assessment of tumor extension to decide the approach for complete removal and clear margins.
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