The DrafⅢprocedure involves the creation of a common frontal sinus cavity.The most common indication for the DrafⅢprocedure is chronic rhinosinusitis of the frontal sinuses despite the failure of more conservative i...The DrafⅢprocedure involves the creation of a common frontal sinus cavity.The most common indication for the DrafⅢprocedure is chronic rhinosinusitis of the frontal sinuses despite the failure of more conservative interventions such as bilateral DrafⅡa procedures.Primary DrafⅢmay be indicated in patients with a high risk of failures such as those with severe polyposis and those with a frontal sinus opening less than 4 mm on computed tomography imaging.Other indications for the DrafⅢinclude access for tumor removal and repair of traumatic fractures of the frontal sinus.The"inside-out"DrafⅢprocedure is the standard approach when the frontal recess anterior-posterior diameter is wide enough for instrument access,usually larger than 4-5 mm.The"outside-in"DrafⅢprocedure can be done when the frontal recess is too narrow to safely accommodate instruments.Regular follow-up with debridement should be done to prevent neo-ostium stenosis.展开更多
The current literature lacks strong guidelines regarding surgical management of patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease(AERD),who present with the clinical triad of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal poly...The current literature lacks strong guidelines regarding surgical management of patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease(AERD),who present with the clinical triad of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis(CRSwNP),bronchial asthma,and aspirin/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug intolerance.To further define the effectiveness of sinus surgery in treating AERD patients,this review article discusses current evidence regarding outcomes associated with more extensive surgery,the benefits of frontal sinus surgery on polyposis,and the role of Draf III intervention.Numerous studies suggest that Draf III frontal sinusotomy may be an efficacious early intervention due to increased neo-ostial patency and subsequent distribution of topical therapies.Future studies that further investigate the efficacy and safety of extensive surgery in AERD patients are warranted.展开更多
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文摘The DrafⅢprocedure involves the creation of a common frontal sinus cavity.The most common indication for the DrafⅢprocedure is chronic rhinosinusitis of the frontal sinuses despite the failure of more conservative interventions such as bilateral DrafⅡa procedures.Primary DrafⅢmay be indicated in patients with a high risk of failures such as those with severe polyposis and those with a frontal sinus opening less than 4 mm on computed tomography imaging.Other indications for the DrafⅢinclude access for tumor removal and repair of traumatic fractures of the frontal sinus.The"inside-out"DrafⅢprocedure is the standard approach when the frontal recess anterior-posterior diameter is wide enough for instrument access,usually larger than 4-5 mm.The"outside-in"DrafⅢprocedure can be done when the frontal recess is too narrow to safely accommodate instruments.Regular follow-up with debridement should be done to prevent neo-ostium stenosis.
文摘The current literature lacks strong guidelines regarding surgical management of patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease(AERD),who present with the clinical triad of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis(CRSwNP),bronchial asthma,and aspirin/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug intolerance.To further define the effectiveness of sinus surgery in treating AERD patients,this review article discusses current evidence regarding outcomes associated with more extensive surgery,the benefits of frontal sinus surgery on polyposis,and the role of Draf III intervention.Numerous studies suggest that Draf III frontal sinusotomy may be an efficacious early intervention due to increased neo-ostial patency and subsequent distribution of topical therapies.Future studies that further investigate the efficacy and safety of extensive surgery in AERD patients are warranted.
文摘President HU Jintao Stresses Human Settlement ConstructionOn Apr. 28, 2009, President HU Jintao highlighted the importance of environ-mental protection amid the construc-tion of a well-off society in an
