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Transnasal sinusectomy with combined microscopic and endoscopic technique

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

G. P. Teatine ,
F. Stomeo  and
C. Bozzo
G. P. Teatine*
Affiliation:
Sassari, Italy
F. Stomeo
Affiliation:
Sassari, Italy
C. Bozzo
Affiliation:
Sassari, Italy
*
Address for Corespondence: Gianpietro Teatini, M.D., Clinica Otorinolaringoiatrica dell'Universita, Viale Mancini 5, 1-07100 Sassari.
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Abstract

Severe, diffuse polyposis can be adequately treated through a transnasal approach which combines microscopic and endoscopic surgery. The operating microscope is used to perform ethmoidectomy, usually from the front to the back, and to open the sphenoid sinus and the antral window. The telescopes allow the sphenoid and maxillary sinuses to be cleaned under direct view control as well as enabling good drainage to be performed from the frontal sinuses. The results from 22 consecutive patients were good, with a very low rate of minor post-operative complications.

Keywords

Paranasal sinus surgery
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 8 , August 1991 , pp. 635 - 637
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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