Journal of Laryngology and Otology 

About: Journal of Laryngology and Otology is an academic journal published by Cambridge University Press. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Medicine & Hearing loss. It has an ISSN identifier of 0022-2151. Over the lifetime, 15709 publications have been published receiving 232435 citations. The journal is also known as: Journal of laryngology and otology.

Infratemporal fossa approach to tumours of the temporal bone and base of the skull.

Abstract: In spite of the development of a superior (middle cranial fossa) and posterior (translabyrinthine) approach to the temporal bone, tumours situated in the infralabyrinthine and apical compartments of the pyramid and surrounding base of the skull were still a challenge for neurosurgeons and otologists as well. The infratemporal fossa approach closes the existing gap in the surgical management of the most hidden lesions of the temporal bone. The approach features the permanent anterior transposition of the facial nerve, resection of the mandibular condyle and mobilization of the zygoma and lateral orbital rim. Obliteration of the pneumatic spaces of the temporal bone, with permanent occlusion of the Eustachian tube and blind sac closure of the external auditory canal, avoids the danger of post-operative infection and leads to primary wound healing in the shortest time. Three types of infratemporal fossa approach are presented and dicussed on the basis of 51 operated patients.

Endoscopic transnasal dacryocystorhinostomy

Abstract: The rigid Hopkins endoscope has been applied to simplify the operation of dacryocystorhinostomy, preventing unnecessary trauma to the medial orbital tissues. The success of the surgical technique is absolutely dependent on a thorough knowledge of the relevant surgical anatomy.