Abstract
Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) was compared with Caldwell-Luc (C-L) operation based on blood loss during surgery, operation time, period of hospitalization and complications. Both blood loss and operation time were significantly reduced in ESS as compared with C-L operation. In addition, patients undergoing ESS resulted in discharges after surgery earlier than those undergoing C-L operation. Minor complication was seen in 4.8% of the ESS patients whereas no major complication was recognized. ESS is a relatively safe procedure with superiority over C-L operation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 27-31 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine |
Volume | 180 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1996 Sep |
Keywords
- Blood loss
- Caldwell-Luc operation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Hospitalization
- Operation time
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)