In this study, the most frequent cause of failed DCR was a scarred ostium, which is optimally visualized endonasally and precisely managed with the oscillating blade. Using the abovementioned specific endonasal techniques, the authors have demonstrated a high success rate in endonasal revision DCR surgery.
For primary BCCs the recurrence rate in this study was low and comparable to that following Mohs' technique. This approach, using routine pathological facilities, therefore offers a viable technique for managing periocular BCCs.
A 65-year-old man with a history of renal transplantation presented with facial pain, purulent nasal discharge, and periorbital swelling. Signs of optic nerve compromise developed and persisted despite medial orbital wall decompression. Further imaging revealed an orbital floor abscess secondary to direct communication of a maxillary pseudomonal sinusitis. Full recovery was achieved after further surgical drainage via an endoscopic endonasal approach. Failure to improve after surgical decompression is an indication for repeat imaging. Immunocompromised patients can present atypically. Orbital floor abscess secondary to sinusitis without an underlying odontogenic or traumatic cause has not previously been reported. The authors highlight the importance of clinical vigilance, serial imaging, microbiological investigations, and early surgical intervention in high-risk patients.
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