Antral aspiration.
In sinus research, aspirated undiluted antral secretion has long been used for quantitative analysis. The antral aspiration technique described here is also a convenient method in diagnostic and therapeutic routine. Compared with antral irrigation, the aspiration technique provides a more detailed picture of the sinus state, which can facilitate further management of the sinusitis.
D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000378:metabolism; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation