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How do they clean out maxillary/frontal/ethmoid sinuses during sinus clean-out w/ septoplasty? drill? vacuum?
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Sinus: Great question. Its done through your nose with a variety of instruments including ones that cut bone and suctions to remove inflammation.
Answered 3/21/2018
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