Update on diagnosis and treatment of sinus disease: the functional endoscopic sinus surgery approach.
This article presents the latest techniques used to provide more accurate diagnosis and medical therapy for the patient with sinus disease. These techniques also provide the tools for performing more meticulous surgery and precise postoperative care and follow-up for patients with a multitude of sinus symptoms. The methods of diagnosis and medical management, indications and technique of surgery, and postoperative care and results are discussed.
Josephson
J S
JS
Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York.
D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy