The prevention and management of complications in ethmoid sinus surgery

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2010 Aug;43(4):855-64. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2010.04.010.

Abstract

Prevention of complications during ethmoid sinus surgery begins with sound knowledge of the relevant anatomy, preoperative planning with use of radiologic imaging, and careful, thoughtful dissection intraoperatively. Despite these measures, however, complications may occur. This article highlights potential complications and treatment techniques to salvage good outcomes following endoscopic ethmoidectomy.

MeSH terms

  • Debridement
  • Endoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Ethmoid Sinus / anatomy & histology
  • Ethmoid Sinus / diagnostic imaging
  • Ethmoid Sinus / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Postoperative Care
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Skull Base / anatomy & histology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed