The need for proof puncture and lavage of the maxillary antrum under general anesthesia arises when a patient has significant sinus pathology—often severe infection or obstruction—requiring diagnostic puncture and washing in a hospital under anesthesia to confirm the condition and relieve symptoms, excluding other O3-O9 services. This is indicated for complex sinus issues, critical where sinus health affects maxillofacial comfort.
Reasons include:
For instance, a patient with severe sinus pain might need this for diagnosis, with general anesthesia for comfort. In aged care, an elderly patient could benefit for relief, given frailty. By puncturing and washing under anesthesia, this service diagnoses issues, relieves symptoms, and supports sinus health, making it a key maxillofacial procedure.
Diagnoses severe sinus issues, relieves intense symptoms, and improves comfort.
Recovery of 1-2 days with swelling and monitoring; hospital stay required.
