B. Todd Schaeffer
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- MD
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- Fields of interest
- Otorhinolaryngology
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- Biography
- B. Todd Schaeffer, MD, FACS is a board certified surgeon who specializes in endoscopic surgery of the nose, face, neck, sinuses and skull base. He has been performing advance endoscopic and laser procedures for over twenty years since graduating from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is the Chief and Associate Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology -Communicative Disorders at North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the Hofstra North Shore- LIJ School of Medicine.
Latest content
Craniopharyngioma: 5 Cases
Craniopharyngiomas are benign slow growing tumors of epithelial origin which arise in the pituitary-hypothalamic region. They can extend above or below the optic chiasm causing symptoms related to these...
Endoscopic Removal of Pituitary Macroadenoma with Visual Loss
Pituitary macroadenoma removal with the use of the extended transnasal transseptal endoscopic approach to the sella is demonstrated. The patient presented with a visual field cut caused by displacement...
Otitis Media and Myringotomy in the Office
Video presents ear drainage performed in the office with topical anesthesia (phenol) and rigid scope, Video by B. Todd Schaeffer, MD, PhD - Assistant Professor.
Management of Pin Hole CSF Leak Repair with Nasoseptal Vascularized...
Video shows CSF leak after macroadenoma removal and initial reconstruction with fat and bone strut. Small, pin hole CSF leak was noted. The opening was made larger to decompress the arachnoid. The leak...
Exposed Carotid Artery at Bony Sella Opening
Video presents right carotid artery exposed unexpectedly during pituitary surgery. Video by B. Todd Schaeffer, MD, PhD - Assistant Professor.
Balloon Technique for Sinus Dilation with LED Light Fiber
Video presents technique of balloon sinus dilation of maxillary and frontal sinuses with LED light fiber, providing transcutaneous light confirmation and dark sinus pathways illumination. Video by B....
Ectopic Thyroid in Throat (Base of Tongue)
Video shows ectopic thyroid gland at the base of tongue, causing difficulties in swallowing and partial airway obstruction. Video by Todd Schaeffer, MD, PhD - Assistant Professor.
Lymphocytic Hyphophysitis - Autoimmune Disorder
Video presents an interesting case of lymphocytic hyphophysitis - an autoimmune disorder which can mimic a pituitary adenoma. Surgery is the only way to confirm the diagnosis. In this case, an extended...
Pituitary Macroadenoma with Hemorrhage
Video shows pituitary macroadenoma with hemorrhage into the tumor and its removal through an expanded transnasal trans-septal endoscopic approach. Observed CSF leak was repaired with a fat and bone strut...
Endoscopic Removal of Pituitary Macroadenoma
Video presents endoscopic removal of pituitary macroadenoma. An endoscope with magnification (HD 3-Chip) was used in the procedure. Video by B. Todd Schaeffer, MD, PhD - Assistant Professor.
Exposed Carotid Artery during Pituitary Surgery
The video shows internal carotid artery exposed during endoscopic removal of a residual pituitary macroadenoma. Video by B. Todd Schaeffer, MD, PhD - Assistant Professor.
Mucoceles of the Paranasal Sinuses
Video shows mucoceles of the paranasal sinuses, Four cases, diagnostic images and treatment are presented. Video by B. Todd Schaeffer, MD, PhD - Assistant Professor.
Expanded Endoscopic Trans-septal Approach to the Pituitary
In this video we can see a modified expanded endoscopic approach to the pituitary, preserving nasal mucosa, turbinates and potential of vascularized pedicle nasoseptal flap. The technique, its advantages,...
Endoscopic Removal of Forehead Lipoma
This video shows forehead lipoma removed endoscopically through scalp incision, avoiding facial scar. Video by B. Todd Schaeffer, MD, PhD - Assistant Professor.
Endoscopic Septoplasty
The video presents endoscopic repair of deviated nasal septum. Video by B. Todd Schaeffer, MD, PhD - Assistant Professor.
Top content
Cocaine Abuse as a Cause of Nasal Destruction
Abusing of cocaine can cause destruction of nasal structures. Therapy consists of endoscopic examination and sphenoidotomy.
Endoscopic Removal of Vocal Cord Polyp
This clip shows removal of vocal cord polyp by the use of rigid endoscope.
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - Removal of Sphenoid Polyps
Clip shows endoscopic removal of sphenoid polyps, balloon sinuplasty and septoplasty.
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - Frontal Polypectomy
Video shows endoscopic procedures - polypectomy, balloon dilation of the sinus, drainage and septoplasty.
Acute Infection of Sphenoid Sinus Treated by Sphenoidotomy
Video shows a treatment for acute infection of sphenoid sinus - sphenoidotomy.
Laryngoscopy with Biopsy of Vocal Cord
Video shows a case of laryngoscopy performed without general anesthesia followed by biopsy of vocal cord.
Maxillary Sinus Drainage Under Local Anesthesia
Video shows an office procedure - drainage of maxillary sinus which is necessary because of chronic sinuitis. Local anesthesia is used.
Endoscopic Removal of Pituitary Macroadenoma with Visual Loss
Pituitary macroadenoma removal with the use of the extended transnasal transseptal endoscopic approach to the sella is demonstrated. The patient presented with a visual field cut caused by displacement...
Endoscopic Septoplasty
The video presents endoscopic repair of deviated nasal septum. Video by B. Todd Schaeffer, MD, PhD - Assistant Professor.
Resection of Haller Cell and Concha Bullosa
Maxillary sinus was obstructed by Haller cell and concha bullosa - these structures are endoscopically removed.
Endoscopy of Nasal Cavity and Sinuses
This particular clip presents an endoscopic look inside the nasal cavity and sinuses.
Endoscopic Drainage of Hypoplastic Maxillary Sinus
Video presents an endoscopic technique - drainage of hypoplastic right maxillary sinus.
Endoscopic Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty
Video presents an endoscopic technique to obtain nasal profile followed by surgery (rhinoseptoplasty).
Inflamation of Maxillary Sinus Caused by Fungus
Clip presents an endoscopic removail of fungal changes in maxillary sinus.
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