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Functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2009
The theory behind functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is to re-establish drainage from the maxillary, ethmoid, sphenoid, and frontal sinuses. In addition, allowing the ostiomeatal complex to stay patent is an important factor in re-establishing mucociliary clearance from the dependant sinuses.
Michael Bublik, Björn Herman, Ramzi Younis   +2 more
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Training and assessment in functional endoscopic sinus surgery

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 2018
AbstractBackground:Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is a common procedure performed within otolaryngology, but it carries potential for significant life-changing complications. It is therefore essential that trainees undergo adequate training. The European Working Time Directive has led to reduced operating time for the trainee surgeon.
M, Chan, S, Carrie
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Major complications of functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Clinical Otolaryngology, 1994
The results of a postal questionnaire indicate an exponential rise in the practice of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) in the UK and a major complication rate of 0.23%. Cerebrospinal fluid leak was the most common serious complication accounting for 24 of the 36 reports.
V L Cumberworth, I S Mackay
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Functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology, 1991
M V Kirtane
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Revision Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 2002
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) has recently become a popular procedure for treating chronic sinusitis. However, there is a 2% to 24% rate of primary FESS failure. Revision functional endoscopic sinus surgery (RESS) is indicated for patients who remain symptomatic after primary FESS and optimal medical therapy have failed.
Rong-San, Jiang, Chen-Yi, Hsu
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Anesthesia for functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery, 2017
Purpose of review The present article summarizes anesthetic techniques used during functional endoscopic sinus surgery to decrease bleeding and aid in creating a clear surgical field. The applicable physiology behind these anesthetic techniques is reviewed with emphasis on the effect on bleeding and the surgical field ...
Daniel A, Carlton, Satish, Govindaraj
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Powered Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

AORN Journal, 1997
ABSTRACTThe use of powered instrumentation in functional endoscopic sinus surgery has been a revolutionary development in the surgical treatment of chronic sinusitis. Several studies have demonstrated the safety, efficacy, and ease of use of this new technique.
H J, Krouse, C M, Parker, R, Purcell, J H, Krouse, D A, Christmas   +4 more
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Functional endoscopic sinus surgery.

British journal of hospital medicine, 1996
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a minimally invasive dissection technique of in which the air cells and ostia of the paranasal sinuses are opened under direct vision via an endoscope. This article considers the relevant surgical anatomy, indications, techniques and potential complications of FESS.
Dean M. Clerico, David W. Kennedy, David Henick   +2 more
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Imaging for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 2006
Radiologic imaging is an essential part of the presurgical evaluation of patients with sinusitis and of the monitoring of difficult-to-treat,recurrent, and postsurgical disease. In patients with noninflammatory sinus pathology and those who "baffle" clinical diagnosis, ima-ging is extremely helpful in differentiating the various pathological entities ...
Nafi, Aygun, S James, Zinreich
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Functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, 2003
The paranasal sinuses serve to provide lubrication to the upper respiratory tract, pneumatize the skull to lighten the load on the neck, and provide resonance to the voice. The sinuses are lined by pseudostratified ciliated columnar respiratory epithelium with goblet cells. When the sinus ostia are blocked, infection may ensue.
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