Endoscopic surgery brings relief to sinus patients.
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Before ESS was introduced, conventional external and intranasal procedures were performed. ESS has increased in popularity because of enhanced intraoperative visualization and reduced postoperative recovery time. Also, the flexibility of the endoscope has expanded its application to a variety of sinus conditions. This article will review endoscopic sinus surgery and the implications for CPT coding.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of AHIMA
دوره 75 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004