Frontal sinus abscess drainage

Acute frontal sinusitis or acute frontal sinusitis, with non-surgical treatment can not be controlled, drainage is not smooth, the formation of sinus empyema. Treatment of diseases: chronic frontal sinusitis Indication Acute frontal sinusitis or acute frontal sinusitis, with non-surgical treatment can not be controlled, drainage is not smooth, the formation of sinus empyema. Preoperative preparation X-ray or CT examination of the lateral sinus to understand the development of the frontal sinus and the absorption and destruction of the bone wall. Surgical procedure 1. Supine position. From the inner side of the eyebrow, along the upper corner of the iliac crest, down to the inner iliac height, cut the skin, deep into the bone, in order to make the postoperative incision smooth and reduce scars, the scalpel is perpendicular to the skin, one cut through . 2. Use a stripper to attach the bone surface to separate the periosteum and expose the upper and lower bone walls of the eyelid. The range should not be too large. 3. Use a round chisel or electric drill to open a hole in the front wall of the frontal sinus. If the fistula is formed, the fistula is enlarged to facilitate drainage. The bacteria culture and drug sensitivity test were carried out, and the sinus empyema was sucked by the suction device, and the drainage piece was placed. 4. The incision is slightly sutured and the drainage sheet is fixed to the skin suture to prevent shedding.

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