Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Pediatric functional endonasal sinus surgery.

C W Gross1, R H Lazar, M J Gurucharri

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, University of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The modified Lothrop procedure: lessons learned.

The Laryngoscope·2001
Same author

Microbiology of chronic frontal sinusitis.

The Laryngoscope·2001
Same author

Aggressive endoscopic resection of inverted papilloma: an update.

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery·2001
Same author

The modified Lothrop procedure: indications, results, and complications.

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America·2001
Same author

Autologous fibrin sealant reduces pain after tonsillectomy.

The Laryngoscope·2001
Same author

Elevated nitric oxide metabolite levels in chronic sinusitis.

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery·2000
Same journal

Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Impact on Medical and Surgical Management.

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Little Tube; Big Problems: Eustachian Tube Dysfunction.

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Current State of Button Battery Ingestion Injuries.

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Diagnostic Algorithm for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Indications for Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube.

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Patulous Eustachian Tube Dysfunction.

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Revisiting Eustachian Tube Anatomy and Physiology.

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America·2026
See all related articles

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) offers a solution for pediatric patients unresponsive to other treatments. This approach requires specialized techniques due to the smaller anatomy of children's paranasal sinuses.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is an option for pediatric patients with refractory sinonasal disease.
  • Standard adult FESS techniques require modification for pediatric anatomy due to smaller sinus dimensions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail specialized approaches for performing FESS in children.
  • To adapt adult FESS techniques for safe and effective use in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review and adaptation of established FESS techniques for pediatric application.
  • Emphasis on anatomical considerations specific to children's paranasal sinuses.

Main Results:

  • Successful application of modified FESS techniques in pediatric populations.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Demonstration of age-appropriate surgical modifications for improved outcomes.

    • Conclusions:

    • Modified FESS is a viable treatment for children with complex sinonasal issues.
    • Specialized pediatric FESS techniques ensure safety and efficacy in younger patients.