Skull Base Surgery Procedures
Vidian Neurectomy
If you have chronic clear nasal drip and/or postnasal drip that has not responded to traditional nasal steroid sprays (flonase), or antihistamine sprays you may be a candidate for a vidian neurectomy.
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak Repair
A CSF leak is more likely if the watery drip is of sudden onset after a traumatic injury to the head or after a nose or sinus surgery procedure. In some cases a CSF leak can develop slowly over time from increased intracranial pressure. If you have signs or symptoms of a Cerebrospinal fluid leak it can be repaired…
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Orbital Tumor Resection
If you have signs or symptoms of an orbital tumor it may need resection / removed and it is critical to consult a Rhinologist immediately for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. The initial evaluation will consist of an examination of the eye(s) and a nasal endoscopy (looking inside the nose with a small camera). Next, an MRI of the orbit is performed to determine if there is a tumor mass in the orbital cavity and exactly where it is located.
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Anterior Skull Base Tumor Resection
If you have signs or symptoms of a sinus or skull base tumor it is critical to consult a Rhinologist immediately for an accurate diagnosis of treatment plan and a possible anterior skull base resection. The initial evaluation will consist of a nasal endoscopy (looking inside the nose with a small camera) to determine if a sinus or skull base tumor is present.
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Pituitary Tumor Resection
If you have signs or symptoms of a pituitary tumor it is critical to consult a Rhinologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan for a pituitary tumor resection. Dr. Kuperan’s super specialized expertise and experience as a Rhinologist will make sure you get the best treatment too quickly and safely remove your pituitary tumor.
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Medial Orbital Decompression
If you have signs or symptoms of orbital proptosis, it may need an medial orbital decompression. It is critical to consult a Rhinologist immediately for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. The initial evaluation will consist of an examination of the eye(s), laboratory testing for elevated thyroid hormone antibody levels, and a nasal endoscopy (looking inside the nose with a small camera).
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