Odontogenic sinusitis involving the frontal sinus: is middle meatal antrostomy enough?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-018-5076-3
Abstract: Objective/hypothesisInflammatory conditions of the posterior maxillary teeth may cause odontogenic sinusitis (OS), which most commonly involves the maxillary sinus due to its proximity to those teeth. The infective process frequently spreads outside the maxillary sinus,… read more here.
Keywords: meatal antrostomy; sinus; frontal sinus; involving frontal ... See more keywords
Assessing effects of modification of middle meatal silastic splint after endoscopic sinus surgery for nasal polyps: A randomized controlled study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.08.047
Abstract: Purpose To investigate the efficacy of middle meatal silastic splint in preventing adhesions after bilateral endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), and to assess nasal symptoms and endoscopic findings in… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; splinted sides; meatal silastic; middle meatal ... See more keywords
Treatment and evaluation of recurrence for antrochoanal polyps by endoscopic large middle meatal antrostomy, clinical case series of 25 patients
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.11.104
Abstract: Highlights • The endoscopic approach is considered safe and effective procedure.• Endoscopic large middle meatal antrostomy has a low recurrence rate in antrochoanal polyps.• The antral portion of ACP should be removed, together with the… read more here.
Keywords: meatal antrostomy; antrochoanal polyps; large middle; endoscopic large ... See more keywords