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Prevention of blood staining of endoscope tip during functional endoscopic sinus surgery: sleeve technique

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 June 2009

G Kalra ,
J Keir  and
J Tahery
G Kalra*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Countess of Chester National Health Service Foundation Trust, Chester, Cheshire, UK
J Keir
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, North Cheshire Hospitals National Health Service Trust, Warrington, Merseyside, UK
J Tahery
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Countess of Chester National Health Service Foundation Trust, Chester, Cheshire, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Ms Guneet Kalra, Department of ENT, Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester CH2 1UL, UK. Fax: 01244366423 E-mail: docguneetk@yahoo.co.uk
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Abstract

Optimisation of the endoscopic view during FESS may require correction of a deviated septum. The resulting incision leads to bleeding which could obscure the view of the endoscope. Repeated cleaning of the endoscope intraoperatively is time consuming and traumatisation of the lining of the nasal mucosa may lead to formation of adhesions post operatively.

We discuss the use a segment of suction tubing that can act as a conduit or sleeve for the passage of the endoscope into the nasal cavity. This protects the endoscope tip from the bleeding area.

Keywords

Paranasal SinusesEndoscopyOtorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 123 , Issue 12 , December 2009 , pp. 1358 - 1359
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2009

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