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

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader The displacement technique: a simple method for clearing maxillary sinus stubborn mucus Via http://link.springer.com/journal/405,European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology,The European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino 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 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.