The role of powered instrumentation in the surgical treatment of allergic fungal sinusitis.
Ear Nose Throat J
; 77(8): 678-80, 682, 1998 Aug.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9745185
ABSTRACT
Allergic fungal sinusitis is a chronic disorder that is being more frequently recognized by otolaryngologists. It is a recurrent illness characterized by frequent exacerbations, and requires aggressive medical and surgical treatment. When surgical therapy is employed, it is necessary to ensure adequate debridement and removal of edematous tissue. We have been using powered dissection as our primary method in sinus surgery over the past three year. We have treated 11 patients with allergic fungal sinusitis, and find powered instrumentation to be very effective in removing the polypoid tissue from the nose and sinuses, and in providing a clear surgical field. The procedure can be performed safely with minimal trauma to normal tissue. We believe that the use of powered dissection greatly enhances the comprehensive treatment of allergic fungal sinusitis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sinusitis
/
Mycoses
Type of study:
Observational_studies
Limits:
Aged
/
Aged80
/
Humans
/
Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Ear Nose Throat J
Year:
1998
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States