ABSTRACT
I. Introduction 551
II. Surgical Basis in Minimal Invasive Sinus Surgery in Children 552
III. Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Surgical Management
of the Obstructed Nose 553
IV. Surgical Management of the Obstructed Sinus 554
V. Conclusion 554
References 555
I. Introduction
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) has been developed for use in
children since 1989, leading to new therapeutic solutions in rhinosinusitis
management (1). Given this new surgical approach, a clear definition of the
concept of rhinosinusitis in children seemed to be required, the most difficult
being to determine the place of surgery in its management. After excessive enthu-
siasm for surgery in the early years, indications have shrunk to well-defined situ-
ations. There have also been technical improvements, which made a minimal
invasive approach possible compared to the initial large surgical cavities.
