Obliteration of a left frontal sinus defect with a bicoronal approach and pericranial flap and 3D implant insertion

This article presents a case involving close collaboration between ear nose and throat (ENT), maxillofacial surgeons and anaesthetics in the management of a young patient with a frontal sinus defect. The repair technique incorporated a bicoronal approach, pericranial flap and a 3D-printed Stryker PEEK implant, resulting in effective sinus obliteration and restored frontal aesthetics. This technique can be considered a viable 'scar-less' option for the correction of frontal sinus defects.

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Journal
Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Published
2026-05-19
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1308/rcsann.2026.0037
Primary Topic
Sinusitis and nasal conditions
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Obliteration of a left frontal sinus defect with a bicoronal approach and pericranial flap and 3D implant insertion

Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Sinusitis and nasal conditions
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Obliteration of a left frontal sinus defect with a bicoronal approach and pericranial flap and 3D implant insertion

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Abstract

This article presents a case involving close collaboration between ear nose and throat (ENT), maxillofacial surgeons and anaesthetics in the management of a young patient with a frontal sinus defect. The repair technique incorporated a bicoronal approach, pericranial flap and a 3D-printed Stryker PEEK implant, resulting in effective sinus obliteration and restored frontal aesthetics. This technique can be considered a viable 'scar-less' option for the correction of frontal sinus defects.

Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Queen Alexandra Hospital (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Sinusitis and nasal conditions
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