Comparison of functional endonasal sinus surgery with and without partial middle turbinate resection.
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol
; 109(7): 634-40, 2000 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
The aim of endonasal sinus surgery is to ameliorate sinonasal symptoms and to achieve a functional nose. Although the importance of opening the ostiomeatal complex is accepted, the role of middle turbinate surgery remains controversial. Although some surgeons emphasize the importance of maintaining the middle turbinate as a physiological humidifier and anatomic landmark, others resect it without adverse sequelae. To date, there have only been limited reviews published to support either approach. This paper examines 1,106 matched patients who underwent similar functional endonasal sinus surgery with (509 patients) or without (597 patients) middle turbinate surgery. We demonstrate a paucity of complications and the potential outcome benefits of judicious partial middle turbinate resection in some patients with more severe rhinosinusitis.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Senos Paranasales
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Cornetes Nasales
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Endoscopía
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol
Año:
2000
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia