OBJECTIVE: The description of a new approach for the management of @entity1 with @entity174 and associated obstruction of the frontal outflow tract to, restore sinus function and avoiding sinus obliteration. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: In a prospective study, 21 @entity1 with @entity174 associated with potential obstruction of the frontal outflow tract, underwent rigid internal fixation and intraoperative guarded nasal endoscopic debridement of any bony spicules and lacerated mucosa to clear the frontal recess. @entity1 were followed up clinically and radiologically by CT to assess the status of the frontal sinus and to detect any manifestations of frontal @entity1244 or any other complications. RESULTS: Seventeen @entity1 completed the postoperative follow-up while four @entity1 were excluded from the study. Postoperative follow-up ranged from 6 to 34 months with a mean of 20 months. All @entity1 had associated craniofacial @entity174 . Follow-up CT scans @entity50 and mucociliary clearance for 13 @entity1 . Four @entity1 showed frontal sinus mild mucosal thickening without signs of chronic @entity1244 . CONCLUSION: @entity1 with @entity174 associated with frontal sinus outflow tract obstruction could be successfully managed with rigid internal fixation and intraoperative guarded endoscopic debridement of any bony spicules and lacerated mucosa to clear the frontal recess. This type of management could increase the chance of frontal sinus preservation and decrease the need for frontal sinus obliteration for similar @entity1 .

XXXX with suspected outflow tract obstruction: A new approach for sinus preservation.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['Patients', 'patients'] @entity1244 :: ('MESH:D012852', 'Disease') :: ['sinusitis'] @entity50 :: ('MESH:D012851', 'Disease') :: ['showed complete restoration of frontal sinus ventilation'] @entity174 :: ('MESH:D050723', 'Disease') :: ['fractures', 'anterior wall frontal sinus fractures', 'frontal sinus fractures']
@entity174 :: (MESH:D050723,Disease) :: ['Frontal sinus fractures']
