Functional endoscopic sinus surgery chopstick technique.
We describe a functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) technique that involves the simultaneous use of endoscope and suction in the nondominant hand that bears resemblance to chopstick use. The FESS chopstick technique reduces time for suction and improves operative field visualization.
Manickavasagam
Jaiganesh
J
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck surgery, Doncaster Royal Infirmary Hospital, Doncaster, United Kingdom. jaiganeshkalpana@yahoo.co.uk
Segaram
Sangeeth
S
Harkness
Paul
P
D019723:Endoscopes; D004867:Equipment Design; D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D009048:Motor Skills; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000601:surgery*; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013525:Surgical Instruments