Application of minimally invasive endoscopic sinus surgery techniques.
New instrumentation and techniques for endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) are presently available that offer the potential of successfully treating recalcitrant chronic rhinosinusitis is a manner that minimizes operative times, sinus-mucosal trauma, and operative costs. This content describes current ESS techniques and quality-of-life outcomes, techniques for transnasal and transantral balloon catheter dilatation, and their outcomes. The authors address the changing medical climate that may open new avenues for surgeons to treat patients.
Welch
Kevin C
KC
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, Magquire Building, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. kwelch1@lumc.edu
Stankiewicz
James A
JA
D002404:Catheterization; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*