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In this video, we will meet Shirley, a woman who has suffered from difficulty breathing, and frequent sinus infections for most of her life. Follow along on her surgical journey!
Several revolutionary advances have occurred in recent years that have improved the results of sinus surgery dramatically. Endoscopes connected to a TV monitor provide accurate and magnified views of the inside of the nose and sinuses, making surgery accurate and safe. CT scans are computerized x-rays giving detailed pictures of the nose and sinus anatomy allowing for accurate diagnosis and a "road map" during surgery. Powered nasal endoscopy is another major advance in this surgery. Using the nasal endoscope, the powered device gently shaves or de-brides away the diseased, obstructive tissue under direct vision, while leaving normal tissue intact.
Most significantly, new image-guided technology allows the CT scan to be used as a real time "road map" during the procedure, allowing for very specific accuracy during the operation.
