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The use of modified Montgomery T-tubes as frontal sinus stents: how I do it

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2022

F Bandino Open the ORCID record for F Bandino [Opens in a new window] ,
J Bates ,
A Qureishi  and
P Martinez-Devesa
F Bandino*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
J Bates
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
A Qureishi
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
P Martinez-Devesa
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
*
Author for correspondence: Dr F Bandino, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, OxfordOX3 9DU, UK E-mail: fabrizio.ban@gmail.com
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Abstract

Background

Frontal sinus surgery is challenging as the frontal recess is prone to re-stenosis and there is subsequent occlusion of the frontal sinus outflow tract. In an attempt to maintain the frontal recess calibre and reduce frontal sinus re-stenosis, frontal sinus stents have been used with different materials and varying results.

Objective

This paper presents the technique of using a modified Montgomery T-tube as a frontal sinus stent.

Results and conclusion

The use of a soft, self-retaining and non-absorbable stent that can be used for stenting of the frontal sinus is described. Our technique is safe, effective, inexpensive and well tolerated.

Keywords

SinusitisParanasal sinusesEndoscopyStentsStenosis
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 136 , Issue 12 , December 2022 , pp. 1328 - 1329
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED

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