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Comprehensive Guide to Sphenoid Surgery for Otolaryngologists

Dive into the intricate world of sphenoid surgery with detailed tips, techniques, and precautions for ENT specialists. Learn about sphenoidotomy, optic nerve vulnerability, sphenoid cell variations, and surgical steps in different phases. Discover optimal entry points, blood vessel risks, and reconstruction methods post-surgery. This comprehensive resource by Christos Georgalas, a seasoned Otolaryngologist, ensures a thorough understanding of sphenoid procedures.

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Comprehensive Guide to Sphenoid Surgery for Otolaryngologists

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  1. Access to the sphenoid Christos Georgalas PhDMRCS DLO FRCS(ORL-HNS)Consultant Otolaryngologist Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam

  2. Sphenoidotomy

  3. Sphenoid septae Axial CT Coronal CT Pre-clival carotid

  4. Internal carotid is vulnerable Internal carotid may project and may not be covered by bone The septae almost always end on the carotid canal Axial CT Axial CT Sphenoidectomy Septae

  5. Internal carotid is vulnerable!! Dehiscent carotid canal (8%) Axial CT Axial CT !!!

  6. Onodi Cell Sagittal CT Axial CT Sphenoid sinus Surgery posterior ethmoids Coronal CT Posterior ethmoid cell that grows into the sphenoid cell and contains the optic nerve

  7. Optic nerve is vulnerable! Axial CT Sphenoid surgery 1 2 Coronal CT 2 1. Projection of the optic nerve into the sphenoid sinus 2. Dehiscent optic nerve (4%) !!!

  8. Types of sphenoid pneumatisation A. Conchal) B. Pre-sellar) C.Sellar

  9. Sphenoidotomy The anterior surface of the sphenoid sinus is approximately 8 cm from the nasal spine and at 15⁰ angle with the horizontal plane of nasal cavity

  10. The 3+1 ways to enter the sphenoid A. Superior turbinate Lateralise gently medial turbinate Posterior and superior to the middle turbinate you can visualise the superior turbinate - Lateralise it! Medially you will find the sphenoid ostium

  11. The 3+1 ways to enter the sphenoid B. Nasopharynx- posterior choanae Follow nasopharynx Find posterior choanae –(exactly where the posterior wall becomes from vertical horizontal) 1.6 – 2 cm above that you will find the ostium (4 – 5 times the width of a straight suction

  12. The 3+1 ways to enter the sphenoid C. Through the posterior septum – rostrum (safer) Remove the mucosa from the rostrum Follow the bone laterally The ostium is 0.5-1 cm from the septum

  13. The 3+1 ways to enter the sphenoid And the less safe way D: Through the posterior ethmoids Perforate the posterior ethmoids aiming postero medially – NOT recommended!!!!

  14. Sphenoidectomy The posterior septal brach of the sphenopalatine artery runs on the frontal wall of the sphenoid – risk of troublesome (but not dangerous) bleeding The same branch is used for nasoseptal flap for skull base defects reconstruction!

  15. Enlarge the ostium in an inferior and medial direction with Hayeck punch or drill

  16. If necessary repeat procedure on other side and combine the two enlarged openings medially. Remove distal part of the bony septum.

  17. ON CA . Identify the location of the optic nerve (ON) , carotid canal (CA) and opticocarotid recess (OCR) along the lateral sphenoid wall and sella (SE) on the posterior wall SE SE CA

  18. Steps of Surgery • NASAL PHASE • Diagnostic endoscopy • Localising and opening sphenoid sinus ostium • Preparing mucoseptal flap (if extended approach) • SPHENOID PHASE • Widening of the ostium and exposure of sphenoid sinus • Exposure of the anterior sellar wall • SELLAR PHASE • Opening of the sella • Incising the dura • Tumor removal • Closure of the sella • Completion of surgery (application of flap, closure, packs)

  19. Finding the Sphenoid Lateralize or remove lower half of middle turbinate if necessary– identify superior turbinate. Inferomedially to the superior turbinate is the sphenoid ostium. The sphenoid ostium is 10-15 mm above the choana

  20. The pedicled nasoseptal flap Hadad G, Bassagasteguy L, Carrau RL, Mataza JC, Kassam A, Snyderman CH, Mintz A. A novel reconstructive technique after endoscopic expanded endonasal approaches: vascular pedicle nasoseptal flap. Laryngoscope. 2006 Oct;116(10):1882-6.

  21. Repeat on other side OCR CP S Repeat procedure on other side and combine the two enlarged openings medially. Remove distal part of the bony septum and rostrum with blakesley, punch or drill, depending on consistency Identify sella, carotid bulge, optic nerve, opticocarotid recess and planum sphenoidale – rarely also vidian nerve

  22. Enlarge the sphenoid ostium B. Use initially a Stammberger and subsequently a Kerrison punch – always working medially and inferiorly

  23. A long way to go

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