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Sinus Surgery/Sinusitis

When sinusitis becomes more than an occasional problem, definitive correction is indicated. The key to success is precise identification of precipitating factors with a plan for elimination of those factors. A multispecialty assessment including fiberoptic nasal endoscopy, computed axial tomography (CT) scans, and allergic evaluation help to identify problems and to elucidate a treatment plan.

Often noninvasive treatment combining allergic management with the use of intravenous antibiotics will clear patients of long-standing chronic sinusitis. Recently published office techniques for improving nasal airflow often will help correct the problem. When surgery is indicated, minimally invasive techniques based on an interactive virtual real time computerized scan allows for the safest and most precise removal of abnormal tissue blocking the sinuses.

Treatments available for chronic sinusitis include:

• Office-based valve correction procedure (the permanently implanted “Breathe Right Strip”)
  

• Intravenous antibiotic therapy for resistant sinusitis
  

• Allergic management
  

• Office-based endoscopic minimally invasive procedures
  

• Endoscopic sinus surgery with image-guided techniques allowing for precision and safety in elimination of disease
  

• The highest published success rate for treatment of chronic frontal sinusitis

Watch media interviews with Dr. Friedman
Dr. Friedman has developed new techniques and treatments and is often featured on local television news broadcasts.

	WGN-TV "Medical Watch" report about Dead Sea Salts nasal spray.
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“A Computer-Assisted Anatomical Study of the Nasofrontal Region,” Laryngoscope, December 2001 (1.8 MB Adobe PDF)

“Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Patients Infected With HIV,” Laryngoscope, October 2000 (64 KB Adobe PDF)

“Middle Turbinate Medialization and Preservation in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery,” Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, July 2000 (55 KB Adobe PDF)

“Intraoperative and Postoperative Assessment of Frontal Sinus Patency by Transillumination,” Laryngoscope, April 2000 (342 KB Adobe PDF)

“A Safe, Alternative Technique for Inferior Turbinate Reduction,” Laryngoscope, November 1999

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