The sinus lateralis is a consistent feature of the anterior ethmoid. Type I and II patterns are most conducive to the aforementioned technique. Type III is the most difficult to identify endoscopically, whereas type IV is most apt to encourage an unplanned posterior ethmoidectomy. Regardless of the chosen ethmoidectomy technique, careful assessment of the sinus lateralis should enable more accurate and safe removal of ethmoid disease with reduced complications.
Decannulation can be successful in children who remain oxygen dependent; conversion to a more physiologic airway may be an adjunct to reducing or eliminating their oxygen demand.
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