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1Sektion Nasennebenhöhlen- und Schädelbasischirurgie, Traumatologie derHNO-Klinik, Städtisches Klinikum, Moltkestrasse 90, 76133, Karlsruhe. rainer.weber@klinikum-karlsruhe.de
Abstract:
In Part 2 of our concept of frontal sinus surgery, we explain type III drainage (median drainage or modified Lothrop procedure) and technical details including the application of nasal packing, mitomycin C, mucosal transplants, and silicone foils or stents. Special aspects of postoperative care are highlighted. Specific instrumentation and endoscopic equipment are highly recommended.
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