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Retropalatal Choanal Polyp
This huge choanal polyp extended through the retro palatal space into the posterior pharynx.
Left Septal Choanal Polyp Occluding the Right...
The right choana in this patient has been completely obstructed by a large nasal polyp which originated from the left nasal septum extended into the nasopharynx and protruding into the right choana.
Nasal Polyp with Powered Suction Shaver
This technique was introduced by Dr. Michael Hawke who while visiting a colleague in the orthopedic operating room noticed that he was using a Stryker powered suction shaver to remove tissue from inside...
Left Antro-Choanal Polyp
The majority of antral choanal polyps originate within the maxillary sinus and extend through the natural ostium into the nasal cavity growing posteriorly as seen here. The stalk of the polyp can be seen...
Massive Nasal Polyps Post-Prednisone
This is the same patient shown before a short course of high-dose prednisone which was administered two weeks previously. Notice how the massive nasal polyps have reduced in size dramatically.
Nasal Polyp Removal SnareTechnique
This surgical specimen shows a large polyp which was removed using a nasal snare. This technique was in use until the late 1970s when the application of a powered suction shaver was applied and used under...
Hypertrophic Scar Following Nasal Piercing
This patient developed a local infection after nasal piercing and removed the stud. The result two months later his this raised round hypertrophic scar.
Sphenoid Sinus Mucocele Spontaneously Resolved
This patient who presented with a left sphenoid sinus mucocele, has undergone spontaneous resolution and re-aeration of the left sphenoid sinus three months after the CT scan revealed complete opacification...
Sphenoid Sinus Mucocele
The mucocele filling this left sphenoid sinus presented as chronic posterior occipital headaches.