Meanings
nounsphenoidotomy (plural sphenoidotomies)
plural sphenoidotomies
- medicineThe creation of an opening in the wall of the sphenoid sinus
As described elsewhere [28 –32, 40 ], the approach is realized through both nostrils with a middle turbinectomy on one side, resection of the posterior portion of the nasal septum and a wider anterior sphenoidotomy.
2015 October 17, “Endoscopic Endonasal Approach in the Management of Rathke’s Cleft Cysts”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI
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