Uncinectomy Procedure with Microdebrider

Indications:

• Chronic maxillary sinusitis
• Acute maxillary sinusitis with complications

Highlights:

• Removal of uncinate process with microdebrider

Keep in Mind/Things to Remember:

• Uncinate attaches to frontal process of maxilla
• Lacrimal sac and orbit are can be violated if dissection carried too far laterally