Shireen Samargandy1, Daniel J Lee1, John M Lee2,3. 1. Division of Rhinology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. 2. Division of Rhinology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. john.lee@unityhealth.to. 3. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, 30 Bond Street, 8 Cardinal Carter, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada. john.lee@unityhealth.to.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Clearing thick secretions from the hidden crevices of the maxillary sinus can be challenging and can increase operative time during endoscopic sinus surgery. METHODS: We demonstrate the Displacement Technique as a user-friendly technique to address thick secretions within the maxillary sinus barring no orbital floor dehiscence. First, a wide maxillary antrostomy is performed. Then, a surgical pledget is placed in the maxillary sinus to displace the inspissated content into the nasal cavity using a curved suction. This process is repeated as necessary. CONCLUSION: The displacement technique is a simple and inexpensive method for addressing stubborn secretions.
BACKGROUND: Clearing thick secretions from the hidden crevices of the maxillary sinus can be challenging and can increase operative time during endoscopic sinus surgery. METHODS: We demonstrate the Displacement Technique as a user-friendly technique to address thick secretions within the maxillary sinus barring no orbital floor dehiscence. First, a wide maxillary antrostomy is performed. Then, a surgical pledget is placed in the maxillary sinus to displace the inspissated content into the nasal cavity using a curved suction. This process is repeated as necessary. CONCLUSION: The displacement technique is a simple and inexpensive method for addressing stubborn secretions.