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Computer-aided frontal sinus surgery.

M J Citardi
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Computer-aided surgery technology supports computer-enabled review of CT images and intraoperative surgical anatomy. Many rhinologic surgeons have embraced computer-aided surgery for complicated frontal sinus procedures because computer-aided surgery may simplify these complex procedures. This article discusses the fundamental principles of computer-aided surgery, its limitations, and its application to frontal sinus surgery.

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EndoscopyFrontal SinusHumansIntraoperative CareOtorhinolaryngologic Surgical ProceduresParanasal Sinus DiseasesSurgical EquipmentTherapy, Computer-AssistedJournal ArticleReview

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M J Citardi. 2001. Computer-aided frontal sinus surgery.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0030-6665(05)70299-1

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