well the definition of the word Lavage means to "wash out an organ" so lavage of the maxillary sinus mean to wash out the maxillary sinus.
Antral lavage is a medical procedure where the maxillary sinus is flushed with a saline solution to remove mucus, pus, or other debris. It is commonly used to treat sinusitis or to obtain a sample for testing in cases of chronic sinus infections.
paranasal sinus include frontal sinus, the maxillary sinus, the ethmodial sinuses, and the spheniodal sinus.
The maxillary sinus
The maxillary sinus
No mastoid and maxillary sinus are two different bones
The large cavity within the maxillary bone is called the maxillary sinus. It is an air-filled space located above the back teeth in the upper jaw. The maxillary sinus plays a role in respiration and the production of mucus.
31002 - lavage by cannulation; sphenoid sinus
Sinus lavage is the medical term meaning washing of nasal sinuses. Sinus lavage may be performed for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons.
paranasal sinus include frontal sinus, the maxillary sinus, the ethmodial sinuses, and the spheniodal sinus.
The large sinus inferior to the orbit is the maxillary sinus. It is one of the paranasal sinuses and is located within the maxillary bone, adjacent to the nasal cavity. The maxillary sinus plays a role in reducing the weight of the skull, humidifying inhaled air, and contributing to voice resonance. It is the largest of the paranasal sinuses.
The CPT code for endoscopic maxillary antrostomy with the removal of tissue from the maxillary sinus is 31267. This code specifically describes the procedure involving endoscopic access to the maxillary sinus for drainage and the excision of tissue. Always consult the latest CPT coding guidelines or a coding specialist for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Antrostomy is the medical term meaning surgical creation of an artificial opening into the maxillary sinus.