2 Topic Commentaries

Full vs limited FESS tested in CRSwNP

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  Garret Choby, MD

  Rhinology and Sinus Surgery (ENT)

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  Mayo Clinic

  In light of this, we recommended endoscopic sinus surgery, so that we could not only remove the polyps but also maximally widen her sinus openings," Dr. Choby says. "This allows for optimal sinus drainage and improved delivery of the topical medications she'd need after surgery, which are one of the most important parts of the surgery from our standpoint.

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  Erin K. O’Brien, MD

  Rhinology and Sinus Surgery (ENT)

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  Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minnesota)

  During the surgery, the surgeon also will enlarge the openings leading from the sinuses to the nasal passages to help sinus rinses and medications reach the sinus cavities.

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