title: Primary endoscopic management of the frontal sinus.
abstract: Surgical treatment of the frontal sinus continues to be an area of much interest and controversy. The complex anatomy and confined space of this region require the endoscopic surgeon to be knowledgeable and delicate to obtain a positive result. Proper instrumentation is crucial and continues to evolve over time. Postoperative endoscopic care is integral to the success of endoscopic frontal sinusotomy and the availability of proper office equipment to perform this care is critical. In most instances, the intranasal endoscopic approach can be accomplished successfully without the need for an external procedure.
authors.affiliation: Georgia Rhinology and Sinus Center, 4750 Waters, Suite 112, Savannah, GA 31404, USA.
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Kuhn
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Javer
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005626:Frontal Sinus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013525:Surgical Instruments