Abstract
We describe a functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) technique that involves the simultaneous use of endoscope and suction in the nondominant hand that bears resemblance to chopstick use. The FESS chopstick technique reduces time for suction and improves operative field visualization.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 975-977 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Laryngoscope |
Volume | 120 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | 21 Apr 2010 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2010 |
Keywords
- Chopstick technique
- Endoscope
- Sinus surgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- Otorhinolaryngology