Abstract
■ Frontal sinus surgery is indicated after failure of conservative treatment.
■ In many patients an adequate drainage of the anterior ethmoid already leads to resolution of frontal sinus affection.
■ To avoid postoperative closure of the frontal sinus drainage, meticulous dissection within the confines of the frontal recess with minimal mucosal injury is of utmost importance.
■ The lateral mucosal linings of the frontal sinus infundibulum and frontal recess are of great importance in mucociliary clearance of the frontal sinus.
■ Maximal widening of the frontal sinus drainage with sufficient resection of the upper nasal septum is demanded for successful frontal sinus type III drainage.
Keywords
Frontal Sinus Nasal Septum Uncinate Process Middle Turbinate Nasal Packing
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