You can see the drainage from the front sinuses moving along the inside surface of the uncinate bone, through the slots. This channel can be very narrow, and it is a common spot for blockages. Removing the uncinate bone opens up more room for drainage. The uncinate also has to be removed to give the surgeon's scope and instruments access to the ethmoid sinuses and the opening of the cheek sinus.
Introduction 1
The Lab
Sinuses Side
Sinuses Front
Mid-Sagittal
Septum
Deviated Septum
Deviated Septum
Inferior Turbinate
Inferior Turbinate
Middle Turbinate
Concha Bullosa
Middle Turbinate
Middle Turbinate
Airflow
Airflow
Frontal
Frontal
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage
Sphenoid
Sphenoid
Maxillary
Maxillary
Maxillary
Mucous Flow
Ostio-Meatal
Ostio-Meatal
Polyps
Polyps
Windows
Windows
Endoscopic
Endoscopic
Turbinate Reduction
Turbinate Reduction
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