The prevention and management of complications in ethmoid sinus surgery.
Prevention of complications during ethmoid sinus surgery begins with sound knowledge of the relevant anatomy, preoperative planning with use of radiologic imaging, and careful, thoughtful dissection intraoperatively. Despite these measures, however, complications may occur. This article highlights potential complications and treatment techniques to salvage good outcomes following endoscopic ethmoidectomy.
Patel
Zara M
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Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, One Gustave L. Levy Place, PO Box 1191, New York, NY 10029, USA.
Govindaraj
Satish
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D003646:Debridement; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005005:Ethmoid Sinus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D019291:Skull Base / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed