Background: The aim of this study was to establish and evaluate a newly developed gauze-assisted technique in complete removal of fungus balls of the maxillary sinus with usual instruments of endoscopic sinus surgery.
Methods: Fifteen adults with fungus balls of the maxillary sinus were collected. A newly developed surgical technique that involves the replacement of the fungus balls with the gauze strip was applied. The number of course and duration of this procedure were recorded.
Results: The fungal material was removed with less than two courses of this procedure in these patients. The duration of this procedure ranged from 2 to 5 minutes with an average of 4 minutes. Postoperatively, these patients had been followed for 16-50 months with an average of 29 months. Neither recurrence nor complication was noted.
Conclusion: With the excellent results, we strongly suggest this easy and timesaving technique in the management of such patients.
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