Uncinectomy: Stammberger or swing-door technique?

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2007 Oct;264(10):1151-5. doi: 10.1007/s00405-007-0326-9. Epub 2007 May 22.

Abstract

Uncinectomy is the first step performed in functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). The technique of performing uncinectomy by various methods depends on training and personal preferences. A postal survey of 585 practising British otorhinolaryngologists has revealed no significant difference in the various techniques of uncinectomies described by Stammberger and the swing-door technique (Wormald). Most surgeons are comfortable with the various techniques of uncinectomy, although the Stammberger technique (45.20%) appears to be easier compared to swing-door (37.34%). The postoperative complications including any comments have been recorded. The aim of this study was to determine which technique of uncinectomy (Stammberger, swing-door) was well advocated by the UK otorhinolaryngologists in FESS.

MeSH terms

  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Paranasal Sinuses / surgery*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires