Sinusotomy

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]

Sinusotomy
ICD-9-CM22.50

See also

  • List of surgeries by type

References

  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.


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