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[Complicated sinusitis and nasal endoscopic surgery].

J L Llorente Pendás1, A del Campo, P Pérez Vázquez

  • 1Hospital Central Univesitario de Asturias, Oviedo, Asturias. llorentependas@telefonica.net

Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|February 6, 2004
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Endoscopic sinus surgery effectively treats complicated sinusitis, achieving a 94% success rate with minimal complications. This minimally invasive approach is now preferred over traditional open surgeries for complex sinus cases.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Ophthalmology

Context:

  • Complicated sinusitis poses significant morbidity risks.
  • Traditional management involved external surgical approaches.
  • Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) offers an alternative for complex cases.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of ESS for treating complicated sinusitis.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of ESS in managing sinus complications.

Summary:

  • This study reviewed 18 patients with orbital (12) and intracranial (6) sinusitis complications treated with ESS.
  • Seventeen patients (94%) experienced symptom relief.
  • One patient expired due to unrelated complications; two had long-term neurological sequelae. No surgical complications occurred.

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Impact:

  • ESS demonstrates a high success rate and safety profile for complicated sinusitis.
  • The findings support ESS as a primary treatment modality.
  • Open sinus surgery approaches are now rarely indicated.