[The Hummer Microdebrider--new technology in functional endonasal rhinosurgery]

Microdebrider "Hummer" was used for functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) in 66 patients. Extent of the surgery varied from partial resection of middle turbinate to ethmoidectomy and opening of all sinuses. "Hummer" is the best device for accurate removal of polypoid and hypertrophic tissue from the middle turbinate, posterior end of the inferior turbinate and the nasal septum. Use of "Hummer" makes opening of maxillary and sphenoid sinuses and revision of the frontal and sphenoethmoidal recess much easier and safer. No complications occurred in this group of patients. Further studies are needed to answer the question whether or not use of microdebrider can improve distant results of FESS.