Clinical analysis of endoscopic minimally invasive surgery for sphenoidal and ethmoidical mucoceles
- VernacularTitle:鼻内镜微创手术治疗蝶筛窦囊肿25例疗效分析
- Author:
Jianming ZHOU
;
Xueyuan ZHANG
;
Yunjun WEI
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
sinus mucocele;
nasal endoscope;
minimally invasive surgery;
marsupialization
- From:Journal of Third Military Medical University
1983;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate endoscopic minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of sphenoidal and ethmoidical mucoceles. Methods A total of 25 patients diagnosed as sinus mucoceles, 10 in the sphenoid sinus and 15 in the ethmoid sinus, were subjected in this study, who underwent endoscopic marsupialization in our department from 1998 to 2000. Postoperatively, the patients were followed from 1 to 3 years. Results All 25 sphenoidal and ethmoidical mucoceles were satisfactorily approached endoscopically, and operating cavities received satisfactory marsupialization. The symptoms were improved or relieved in 23 patients. None had significant complications. Conclusion Endoscopic minimally invasive surgery is a safe and valuable way in the treatment of sphenoidical and ethmoidical mucoceles.
