Another Five Landmarks to Make You an Even Better Sinus Surgeon

Saturday, October 17, 2026

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM PT

Location: Petree Hall D

Lead Presenter(s)

Ralph B. Metson, MD

Professor
Mass Eye and Ear/Harvard
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

Michael M. Platt, MD

Associate Professor
Boston University School of Medicine
BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States

This course will present a novel set of new landmarks to assist sinus surgeons as they navigate the maze of sinonasal anatomy: 1) turbinate pump, 2) maxillary-ethmoid plate, 3) sphenoid line, 4) Ting's triangle, 5) El Toro sign. Experience in teaching residents and fellows the art of rhinology for over 25 years has demonstrated the usefulness of these structures in the performance of safe and effective sinus surgery. Material presented in this course will be relevant to both novice and seasoned surgeons.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize five new landmarks to enhance the performance of endoscopic sinus surgery
Describe the importance of the turbinate pump and maxillary-ethmoid plate to enhance endoscopic access during sinus surgery
Utilize the sphenoid line and El Toro signs in the surgical treatment of patients with sphenoid and frontal sinus disease