The use of MPH after ESS results in significantly less bleeding in the early postoperative period with no increase in pain, obstruction, or nasal discharge. Patients treated with MPH follow a normal postoperative recovery otherwise.
Absorbable hemostatic materials have starkly different effects on mucosal healing. Unlike other agents, MPH is rapidly cleared and has no negative effects on healing or intact sinus mucosa.
The endoscopic approach to the orbit apex offers significant advantages over traditional external approaches, and should be the preferred approach for all medial and inferior lesions. A two-surgeon multihanded technique can help facilitate difficult cases.
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