Sinusotomy

Sinusotomy
ICD-9-CM	22.50

A sinusotomy is a surgical operation in which an incision is made in a sinus to prevent or reduce inflammation. The first sinusotomy was performed in 1962 by Kraznov.[1]

References

Mermoud A (June 2000). "Sinusotomy and deep sclerectomy". Eye (London, England). 14 ( Pt 3B) (3b): 531–5. doi:10.1038/eye.2000.140. PMID 11026983.

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[pmid11026983-1] Mermoud A (June 2000). "Sinusotomy and deep sclerectomy". Eye (London, England). 14 ( Pt 3B) (3b): 531–5. doi:10.1038/eye.2000.140. PMID 11026983.

Tests, surgery and other procedures involving the respiratory system
Upper RT	nose Rhinoplasty Septoplasty Somnoplasty Alarplasty Rhinectomy Rhinomanometry Acoustic rhinometry sinus Sinusotomy larynx Laryngoscopy Laryngectomy Laryngotomy Thyrotomy Laryngotracheal reconstruction
Lower RT	trachea Cricothyrotomy Tracheoesophageal puncture Tracheotomy bronchus Bronchoscopy lung Pneumonectomy Lobectomy Wedge resection Lung transplantation Decortication of lung Heart–lung transplant
Chest wall, pleura, mediastinum, and diaphragm	pleura/pleural cavity Thoracentesis Pleurodesis Thoracoscopy Thoracotomy Chest tube mediastinum Mediastinoscopy Nuss procedure
Medical imaging	Bronchography CT pulmonary angiogram High-resolution computed tomography Spiral CT Ventilation/perfusion scan
CPRs	Pneumonia severity index CURB-65
Lung function test	Body plethysmography Spirometry Bronchial challenge test Capnography Diffusion capacity
Cytology	Bronchoalveolar lavage Nasopharyngeal swab Sputum culture
Respiratory therapy/ intubation	Artificial respiration CPR Hyperbaric medicine Decompression chamber Heliox Mechanical ventilation Nebulizer Negative pressure ventilator Oxygen therapy Positive pressure ventilation Postural drainage Surgical airway management

Sinusotomy

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