Arrieta GJR, González OSI, Prado CHM

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE
To present a series of data relating to endoscopic intervention of the nose and paranasal sinuses at institutions with residency programs in otorhinolaryngology in the Republic of Mexico.

MATERIAL AND METHODS
The department heads, or in their absence, an adjunct physician, at the majority of these institutions were contacted by telephone. A resident physician was contacted at only one of these sites.

RESULTS
The majority of these institutions have at least one diagnostic endoscopy equipment set. Ninety percent of the hospitals have between one and three equipment sets and instrumentation for endoscopic intervention. Only two institutions have surgical neuronavigators. Endoscopic intervention of the nose and paranasal sinuses is practiced in 34% to 100% of cases. In only two of these 24 institutions, 100% of these rhinosinusal illnesses are operated with traditional interventions. Four of these institutions offer annual workshops on endoscopic intervention of the nose and paranasal sinuses.

CONCLUSIONS
The majority of Mexican otorhinolaryngology teaching institutions have equipment for diagnosis and for performance of endoscopic intervention of the nose and paranasal sinuses.