Uncinectomy: Stammberger or swing-door technique?

Authors: Puranik, Vishwanath; El-Sheikha, Amir

Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Volume 264, Number 10, October 2007 , pp. 1151-1155(5)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Uncinectomy is the first step performed in functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). The technique of performing uncinectomy by various methods depends on training and personal preferences. A postal survey of 585 practising British otorhinolaryngologists has revealed no significant difference in the various techniques of uncinectomies described by Stammberger and the swing-door technique (Wormald). Most surgeons are comfortable with the various techniques of uncinectomy, although the Stammberger technique (45.20%) appears to be easier compared to swing-door (37.34%). The postoperative complications including any comments have been recorded. The aim of this study was to determine which technique of uncinectomy (Stammberger, swing-door) was well advocated by the UK otorhinolaryngologists in FESS.

Keywords: Uncinectomy; Swing-door technique; Stammberger; Functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00405-007-0326-9

Affiliations: 1: Email: vishpuranik@aol.com

Publication date: 2007-10-01