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The safety and efficacy of intra-nasal ethmoidectomy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

D. J. Watson  and
M. V. Griffiths
D. J. Watson*
Affiliation:
Bristol
M. V. Griffiths
Affiliation:
Bristol
*
Mr. D. J. Watson, F.R.C.S., Registar in Otolaryngology, Southmead Hospital, Westbury-on-Tryn, Bristol BS10 5NB.
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Abstract

Each of the three types of ethmoidectomy: intra-nasal, trans-antral and external, has its supporters and detractors who argue about the efficacy and safety of the procedures. One hundred and five ethmoidec-tomies for nasal polyps are reviewed retrospectively. Regardless of the approach used, approximately half of these had recurrence of polyps and some patients had several revision operations. There were six complications specific to the surgery. None was serious but most occurred with external ethmoidectomy. The limitations of ethmoidectomy for nasal polyps, the reasons for the good safety record and the best means of training juniors in the procedures are discussed.

Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 102 , Issue 9 , September 1988 , pp. 802 - 804
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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