title: Endoscopic sinus surgery.
abstract: Successful endoscopic sinus surgery requires a thorough knowledge of the anatomy of the paranasal sinuses and, in particular, the lateral nasal wall. This article discusses a variety of topics relating to endoscopic sinus surgery, including physiology, patient evaluation, several surgical techniques, postoperative care, and complications.
authors.affiliation: University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Rice
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications