Sphenoid Sinus Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: In septoplasty, mucoperichondrial/mucoperiosteal flaps are raised on _____ side(s)

Answer: one side

Extra: In septoplasty, the mucoperichondrial/mucoperiosteal flap is raised on only one side (usually the side of the convexity/deviation). This is a key distinction from Submucous Resection (SMR), where flaps are raised on both sides. Raising the flap on only one side in septoplasty helps preserve the blood supply to the septal cartilage from the opposite side, reducing the risk of septal perforation.

Flashcard 2: Fossa of Rosenmuller is visualized during the _____ pass of diagnostic nasal endoscopy.

Answer: first

Flashcard 3: _____ artery ligation gives high success in the control of refractory posterior bleed

Answer: Sphenopalatine

Flashcard 4: What is the sequence of artery ligation in epistaxis control?_____

Answer: TESPAL>Maxillary>ECA>Anterior and Posterior ethmoidal

Flashcard 5: _____ forceps is mainly used to reduce the septal nasal fracture.

Answer: Asch

Flashcard 6: Which instrument is used for proof puncture of maxillary antrum?_____

Answer: Tilley Lichtwiz trocar and cannula

Flashcard 7: What is the ideal time to reduce a nasal bone fracture?_____*why?

Answer: 5-7 days (once edema subsides but before fibrous union occurs)

Flashcard 8: _____ management is the mainstay of treatment for rhinosporidiosis

Answer: Surgical (Surgical/Medical)

Flashcard 9: Name the following forceps: _____

Answer: Luc's forceps

Flashcard 10: _____ is used in removal of septal cartilage in SMR

Answer: Ballenger swivel knife