VITALI M.

Purpose: We reviewed the clinical outcomes resulting from various closure techniques used following endoscopic endonasal surgery for lesions in the sellar and parasellar regions. We compared our current closure technique, which uses a biological matrix of native equine collagen (TissuDura) fixed with fibrin sealant (Tisseel), with the technique...

Background: The craniovertebral junction (CVJ) is often involved in a wide range of congenital, developmental and acquired pathologies that can create bony and ligamentous instability or cause direct compression on the medulla and cervical spine cord, resulting in significant impairment. Atlas assimilation is the most common malformation in the...

Objective Fascia lata is a validated source of autologous grafts, adopted by many surgical figures throughout different types of reconstructive procedures. Postoperative pain and muscle prolapse are frequent complications after harvesting fascia lata; donor site morbidity causes delayed mobilization and increased lenght of hospital stay. In our...

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Objective: To review the literature about the indications of CFP in patients with severe maxillary sinus disease Methods: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyposis (NP) is a common chronic disease that often affects maxillary sinus. Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is the most common procedure for treating the majority of maxillary sinus...

Sphenoid sinus is very close to important and vulnerable structures of the skull base and therefore a delayed diagnosis and treatment can be potentially lethal. Endoscopic sinus surgery is a safe and effective technique that allows a direct route to the sphenoid sinus and therefore is considered the gold standard for the surgical approach to...