Classical intranasal ethmoidectomy: does the endoscope have a role?
The major advantage of intranasal endoscopy is that it allows a magnified view of the osteomeatal region and the frontal recess. Performing intranasal ethmoidectomy with nasal endoscopes may be hazardous, particularly in the hands of inexperienced surgeons. The use of 2-power loops for performing intranasal ethmoidectomy has several advantages, including direct binocular vision and visualization of external anatomic landmarks. The use of loops does not preclude the use of endoscopes.
O'Halloran
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
Kern
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D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D015521:Ethmoid Sinusitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed