Middle Turbinate Resection

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Indications:

• Diseased turbinate is source of polyps or  post-operative adhesions
• Enlarged turbinate prevents adequate surgical access to middle meatus

HIghlights:

• Turbinate scissor are aimed in a downward direction so that the cut along the turbinate attachment is made parallel to the skull base
• Posterior third of turbinate is left in place to decrease the incidence of postoperative epistaxis

Keep in mind

• Evidence-based medicine supports the judicious resection of the middle turbinate when necessary during sinus surgery