Journal Reviews

Widen the ostium or keep it: that is the question

1 May 2019 | | Rhinology / Sinus | Nasal polyposis, ethmoidectomy, Paranasal sinuses, Sinus ostium, olfaction

The original concept of wide endoscopic sphenoethmoidectomy for sinonasal polyposis has been a well-established principle since 1995. However, with the evolution of the understanding of sinonasal physiology, this might change. The authors present arguments based on the evolutionary and developmental...

Aerosols and polypi

1 November 2015 | | Aerosol therapy, Ethmoidectomy, Nasal polyposis, Tobramycin

Infection in the operative cavities after endoscopic sinus surgery for sinonasal polyposis leads to recurrence of symptoms and mucopurulent discharge. The usual therapies include systemic antibiotics sometimes with steroids. The authors hypothesised that the use of a topical antimicrobial (tobramycin...