Scoping review of frontal ethmoid mucocele and results of endoscopic sinus sugery

Abstract

Objectives: To describe manifestation of fronto-ethmoid sinus mucocele and results of endoscopic surgery.

Methods: The research method was carried out according to PRISMAScR guidelines. The PubMed/Medline database was used to search for studies around the world.

Results: Out of 1017 search results, there were 21 studies that matched the selection criteria. The results of a review of 21 studies showed that frontal mucocele had 10 studies with 265 cases, followed by fronto-ethmoid mucocele had 9 studies with 108 cases and ethmoidal mucocele had 2 studies with 74 cases. The common types of sinus surgery methods included endoscopic marsupialization, followed by endoscopic frontal recess surgery, Frontoethmoid surgery and Ethmoidectomy.

Conclusion: Frontal mucocele were most mucocele, followed by fronto-ethmoid mucocele and the ethmoid mucocele. The methods showed few complications and were effective in treatment mucocele. The choice of the appropriate surgical method should still be individualized.