[Nasal and paranasal sinus surgery. 217 patients treated with endoscopic surgical techniques]

We present an evaluation of our first 217 patients following introduction of functional endoscopic surgery. CT-examination of the paranasal sinuses, together with diagnostic nasoscopy, have greatly improved diagnostic accuracy in sino-nasal diseases. Reestablishment of normal mucociliary drainage is a prerequisite for successful surgery. The majority of patients suffered from nasal polyposis and sinusitis. Drainage of mucoceles and subperiostal orbital abscesses have been performed, as well as resection of bullous middle turbinates. Functional endoscopic nasal surgery reduces morbidity from surgery and therefore, compared with earlier surgical methods, is more cost-effective health economy.