Sinusotomy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Medical intervention SinusotomyICD-9-CM22.50[edit on Wikidata] 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] List of surgeries by type References ↑ Mermoud A (June 2000). "Sinusotomy and deep sclerectomy". Eye. 14 (Pt 3B) (3b): 531–5. doi:10.1038/eye.2000.140. PMID 11026983. vteTests and procedures involving the respiratory systemSurgeryUpper RT nose Rhinoplasty Septoplasty Somnoplasty Alarplasty Rhinectomy Rhinomanometry Acoustic rhinometry sinus Sinusotomy larynx Laryngoscopy Laryngectomy Laryngotomy Thyrotomy Laryngotracheal reconstruction Lower RT trachea Cricothyrotomy Tracheoesophageal puncture Tracheotomy bronchus Bronchoscopy lung Pneumonectomy Lobectomy Wedge resection Transplantation Decortication Heart–lung transplant Chest wall, pleura,mediastinum,and diaphragm pleura/pleural cavity Thoracentesis Pleurodesis Thoracoscopy Thoracotomy Chest tube mediastinum Mediastinoscopy Nuss procedure TestsMedical imaging Bronchography CT pulmonary angiogram High-resolution computed tomography Spiral CT Ventilation/perfusion scan Clinical prediction rule Pneumonia severity index CURB-65 Lung function test Body plethysmography Spirometry Bronchial challenge test Capnography Diffusion capacity Impulse oscillometry Cytology Bronchoalveolar lavage Nasopharyngeal swab Sputum culture Other Blood gas test Pneumography Other proceduresOxygen therapy Intubation Surgical airway management Mechanical ventilation Negative pressure ventilator Positive pressure ventilation Respiratory therapy Artificial respiration CPR Hyperbaric medicine Decompression chamber Heliox Nebulizer Postural drainage Hyperinflation therapy Pulmonary hygiene Pulmonary rehabilitation This surgery article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.vte Related Articles
