On the methods for the probing of the maxillary sinus
Limanskiĭ, S.S.; Kondrashova, O.V.
Vestnik Otorinolaringologii 2: 61-64
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4668 PMID: 23715493 Document Number: 665077
This publication is designed to familiarize practicing physicians and otorhinolaryngologists with the technique for the probing of the maxillary sinus. The authors propose to use a 9 cm long S-shaped cannula of original construction for the probing and rinsing the maxillary sinus. The technique of this procedure and anatomical landmarks that facilitate probing are illustrated in the figures. The probing of the maxillary sinus is performed as the main method for the treatment of acute sinusitis and exacerbation of chronic sinusitis. The application of forced drainage of natural pathways (FDNP) prior to surgery makes it possible to reduce to a minimum the potential extent of intervention.