Impact of Unilateral Sinus Surgery With Resection of the Turbinates by Means of Midfacial Degloving on Nasal Air Conditioning

Abstract

Radical sinus surgery with resection of the turbinates by means of midfacial degloving seems to disturb the climatization of the inspiratory air in the nasal cavity. Reduced absolute humidity and temperature may contribute to crusting, bleeding, and nasal dryness as frequent complaints of patients after aggressive sinus surgery with resection of the turbinates.