Maxillary Sinus Puncture and Culture in the Diagnosis of Acute Rhinosinusitis: The Case for Pursuing Alternative Culture Methods

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Michael S. Benninger · Medical University of South Carolina

Peter C. Appelbaum · Medical University of South Carolina

James C. Denneny · Hershey (United States)

David J. Osguthorpe · Medical University of South Carolina

James A. Stankiewicz · Medical University of South Carolina

Abstract

A formal prospective study with sufficient sample size to assess the concordance between the microbial flora of the maxillary sinus punctures and middle meatal cultures in acute rhinosinusitis is recommended.

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Sinusitis and nasal conditions Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies

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Published in: Otolaryngology

Volume 127, Issue 1, pp. 7-12

DOI: 10.1067/mhn.2002.124847

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Maxillary Sinus Puncture and Culture in the Diagnosis of Acute Rhinosinusitis: The Case for Pursuing Alternative Culture Methods

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