Endoscopic sinus surgery

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Endoscopic sinus surgery

Illustration of endoscopic sinus surgery

The upper left illustration shows the frontal (A) and maxillary (B) sinuses, as well as the ostiomeatal complex (C). In endoscopic sinus surgery (middle illustration), your doctor uses an endoscope and tiny cutting tools to open the blocked passage and restore natural drainage (D).
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