"L" shape technique for endoscopic sinus surgery: An alternative method.
Am J Otolaryngol
; 41(5): 102471, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Several techniques for performing ethmoidectomy have been reported. We describe a safe, effective and efficient technique during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). We present text, images and videos to illustrate our preferred technique during an antero-posterior ethmoidectomy and to provide a multimedia tool for educational purpose.METHODS:
A description of the technique without prospective or retrospective data is reported. A complete ethmoidectomy with an L-shape approach is described step-by-step, using the backbiting circular and miniature cutting forceps, with safe exposure of the lamina papyracea (LP) and skull base.RESULTS:
In our hands, the L-shape approach for chronic rhinosinusitis with or without polyposis, performed with punch circular cutting and miniature cutting forceps, allowed for a reliably safe and efficient ethmoidectomy.CONCLUSION:
The technique described can be added to the armamentarium of the endoscopic sinus surgeon.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Otorrinolaringológicos
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Sinusite Etmoidal
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Endoscopia
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Seio Etmoidal
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Otolaryngol
Ano de publicação:
2020
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