Uncinectomy is the first step performed in functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). The technique of performing uncinectomy
by various methods depends on training and personal preferences. A postal survey of 585 practising British otorhinolaryngologists
has revealed no significant difference in the various techniques of uncinectomies described by Stammberger and the swing-door
technique (Wormald). Most surgeons are comfortable with the various techniques of uncinectomy, although the Stammberger technique
(45.20%) appears to be easier compared to swing-door (37.34%). The postoperative complications including any comments have
been recorded. The aim of this study was to determine which technique of uncinectomy (Stammberger, swing-door) was well advocated
by the UK otorhinolaryngologists in FESS.
Keywords Uncinectomy - Swing-door technique - Stammberger - Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Poster presentation (P169) at the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO Ontario, Canada, 17–20 September 2006.