Rhinology

This chapter, presented by Mr. Carl van Wyk, encompasses a comprehensive review of various surgical procedures and techniques related to the nasal and sinus regions. It details the indications, specific risks, preoperative planning, and step-by-step surgical methods for a range of rhinological surgeries. The chapter covers functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), septoplasty, turbinectomy/turbinoplasty, and dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) for nasolacrimal duct obstructions. The chapter delves into endoscopic skull base surgery as well as rhinoplasty for aesthetic and functional nasal improvements. Finally, it includes techniques for frontal sinus surgery, highlighting both osteoplastic flap and endoscopic Lothrop procedures. Each section provides detailed surgical steps, risks, and key anatomical landmarks, enhancing the reader’s understanding of these intricate procedures.