Thickening of the Sinus Membrane: What Do You Recommend?
Last Updated: Sep 14, 2009
Dr. S. asks:
I have treatment planned a bilateral external sinus lift on a patient. While I was reviewing the CBVT scan I noticed on the lower part of the maxillary sinus an apparent thickening of the sinus membrane of about 5mm. The patient is in good health with no known allergies or acute or chronic sinusitis or other illnesses. Is it safe to perform a sinus lift in this situation? Should I refer the patient to an ENT for an opinion on the thickening of the sinus membrane? Have any of you seen this and what do you recommend?
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09/16/2009
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