Steven Houser
- Degree
- MD
- Professional group
- doctor
- Fields of interest
- Otorhinolaryngology
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- 22826
- Biography
- Dr. Steven Houser, MD, FAAOA, is a recognized expert in nasal and sinus disorders, allergy, snoring/sleep apnea, septal perforation repair, and Empty Nose Syndrome. He is a Cleveland otolaryngologist since 1999. Dr. Houser is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. Listed in the Guide to America's Top Physicians and Best Doctors in America, Dr. Houser is widely published in Laryngoscope, Archives of Otolaryngology, American Journal of Rhinology, and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
Shared content
Septal Mucositis
A video depicting surgical management of a little-discussed clinical problem = persistent nasal mucositis.
FESS Left Routine Case
A video depicting typical sinus surgery, on a patient's left side, including the ethmoids, maxillary, sphenoid, frontal. Video by Steven Houser.
Septal Mucositis
A video depicting a surgical repair for persistent nasal septal mucositis = an ulcerated area on the septum that refuses to heal despite topical creams, etc. Video showed by Steven M Houser
Left Maxillary Sinus Atelectasis
A video that depicts the opening of a very atelectatic maxillary sinus. 0 and 45 degree scopes were used, as well as curved instruments including a microdebrider tip with a 60 degree curve.
Septoplasty
A video depicting how to do a standard endonasal septoplasty, as I teach my residents to perform.
Repair of Perforation
Video showing the repair of a perforation in a 10yo female = so small it was a very tough case, but worked out in the end.
Empty Nose Syndrome - Allograft Implantation
The footage describes a case of Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) - a iatrogenic disease, that can in some cases follow the inferior turbinate excision. The procedure was performed in order to relieve the symptoms...
Introduction to FESS for the surgeon
A video presentation for surgeons to learn proper technique for FESS.
Baloon Sinuplasty
The prsentation consists of still photos describing the technique of baloon sinuplasty.
FESS - Method Description - Updated
The video shows a detailed description of a right-sided Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS).Some additional footage of educational significance was added.
Nasal Septal Perforation Repair
The footage presents a procedure used to close a nasal septal perforation. It is not edoscopic, but with use of a loop magnification. Good success rate is achieved when a rotation flap and an acellular...
FESS - Method Description
The video shows a detailed description of a right-sided Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS).
Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis - FESS
The video demonstrates a patient suffering from Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis (AFRS). During the maxillary sinus surgery we can see the sinus secretions characteristic for this disease.
Massive Scarring In The Nasal Cavity - FESS
The film presents a case of massive scarring of the nasal cavity mucosa, probably as a result of cocaine use. The incision of the scar enabled the recognition of the middle turbinate. Afterwards a sinus...
Empty Nose Syndrome - Reconstructive Surgery
The film shows a patient suffering from Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS). After previous inferior turbinectomy, the patient undergoes another surgery. The lining of the inferior meatus is expanded to create...
Nasal Polyposis - FESS
The video dispays a surgery on a patient suffering from nasal polyposis as a consequence of chronic hyperplastic rhinosinusitis. We can see that the normal anatomy is precisely "carved out" of the polyp...
Recirculation Of Mucus - Management by FESS
Video presents a patient who, as a result of past sinus surgery, suffered from a recurring sinusitis. The created openings into the maxillary sinuses did not incorporate natural maxillary ostia. It resulted...
FESS After Caldwell-Luc Procedure
The video depicts a FESS restoration of the connection between the contracted right maxillary sinus and the middle meatus. Patient had had a non-endoscopic Caldwell-Luc surgery in the distance past.
Septoplasty - Endoscopy - Updated
The video shows a presentation of endoscopic septoplasty for FESS. Some additional footage was added.
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - 14-year-old Girl
The film presents a chronicle of 14-year-old patient's surgery. Brittany and her parents agreed to use her original story for this video.
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - Ethmoid mucocele
The film presents a case of left ethmoid mucocele. The steps of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) are described.
Diverticulotomy - Endoscopy
The video demostrates an endoscopic resection of Zenker's diverticulum with use of the laser.
Endoscopic Ligation Of Sphenopalatine Artery
A series of images showing steps in ligating the right sphenopalatine artery endoscopically, transnasal. Sphenopalatine artery is main artery passing blood into the nasal cavity.
Left Lateral Wall Implant - Empty Nose Syndrome
This medical picture shows the left lateral wall approached per nasal vestibule. The line depicts the pyriform aperture edge. Implanting some supporting material should restore natural contours of the...