Advances in postoperative care following functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
The ultimate success of functional endoscopic sinus surgery often is determined during the period of postoperative care. Final surgical results are greatly influenced by preoperative surgical planning and intraoperative decision-making. One goal of postoperative care includes the prevention of scar formation, such as middle turbinate collapse. Specific techniques include mucosal preservation, middle meatal spacer corticosteroids and culture-directed antibiotics.
Kuhn
F A
FA
Georgia Rhinology and Sinus Center, Savannah, Georgia 31404, USA.
Citardi
M J
MJ
D002921:Cicatrix; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013523:Surgical Equipment; D014420:Turbinates / Q000601:surgery