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Why is a needle puncture and aspiration of sinus contents done?
Needle puncture and aspiration of the sinus may be needed when a person has repeated sinus infections. More accurate information about which organism is causing the infection may help the doctor and you make better treatment decisions.
What do the results of a needle puncture and aspiration of sinus contents mean?
The organism causing the infection can be identified. Other tests can determine which antibiotic will be most effective in treating the infection.
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