Thursday, May 20, 2021

The displacement technique: a simple method for clearing maxillary sinus stubborn mucus

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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2021 May 20. doi: 10.1007/s00405-021-06874-7. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Clearing thick secretions from the hidden crevices of the maxillary sinus can be challenging and can increase operative time during endoscopic sinus surgery.

METHODS: We demonstrate the Displacement Technique as a user-friendly technique to address thick secretions within the maxillary sinus barring no orbital floor dehiscence. First, a wide maxillary antrostomy is performed. Then, a surgical pledget is placed in the maxillary sinus to displace the inspissated content into the nasal cavity using a curved suction. This process is repeated as necessary.

CONCLUSION: The displacement technique is a simple and inexpensive method for addressing stubborn secretions.

PMID:34014361 | DOI:10.1007/s00405-021-06874-7

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