ENT Procedures 14 drainage of frontal sinus

Drainage of the infected frontal sinus.

Position

Supine.

Anesthesia

General.

Procedure

1.  Incision along the inferior margin of the eyebrow.

2.  The periosteum is reflected.

3.  Ethmoid sinus entered.

4.  The frontal sinus is entered after bone is rongeured.

5.  Removing the floor of the sinus.

6.  Diseased mucous membrane is excised using curettes, periosteal elevators and pituitary forceps.

7.  A nasofrontal passage is made by removing a portion of the middle turbinate.

8.  External wound is closed and dressed.

Instruments

•   Nasal set

•   Minor procedure set

•   Weitlaner self-retaining retractor

•   Power saw (e.g. Stryker), with oscillating blade and cord

•   Basin set

•   Suction tubing

•   Blades (2) No. 15

•   Bulb syringe

•   Drain

•   Nasal packing.

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