title: Anatomic variants and pearls--functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
abstract: For successful endoscopic sinus surgery. a clear understanding of the anatomy is vital. Knowledge of the anatomic relationships and variations helps surgeons avoid complications. By applying anatomic knowledge with careful surgical technique, one can maximize patient safety. Basic tenets for endoscopic sinus surgery can be applied to a variety of patients with confidence.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
authors.forename: Raju
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Polavaram
authors.forename: Anand K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Devaiah
authors.forename: Osamu
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Sakai
authors.forename: Stanley M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Shapshay
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed