Avoiding Complications in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Mar 28, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Avoiding Complications in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Key points • Preoperative counseling for patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) should include a frank discussion regarding the risks, benefits, alternatives, and expectations of the proposed intervention. • A…

read more

Imaging of the Paranasal Sinuses

Mar 28, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Imaging of the Paranasal Sinuses

Key points • Preoperative computed tomography (CT) is necessary to evaluate the anatomy of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, identify anatomic variations, determine the extent of disease, and identify…

read more

Early Practice

Mar 28, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Early Practice

Key points • The anterior, inferior portion of the maxillary sinus may harbor diseased tissue that cannot be addressed medically and may be difficult to access endoscopically. In this situation,…

read more

Neurologic Complications and Treatment

Mar 28, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Neurologic Complications and Treatment

Risk is inherent with all surgical procedures. Most endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is uncomplicated. Among the many complications inherent with ESS are the neurologic complications, which include cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea,…

read more
Get Clinical Tree app for offline access