: to give a subjective character to; specifically: to incorporate (as values or patterns of culture) within the self as conscious or subconscious guiding principles through learning or socialization. â inÂ·terÂ·nalÂ·iÂ·zaÂ·tion \-ËtÉr-nÉ-lÉ-ËzÄ-shÉn\ noun. See internalize defined for English-language learners. ADVERTISEMENT.
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is the standard procedure for most patients requiring surgical management of chronic sinusitis or polyposis. The procedure allows correction of obstructions, including any polyp and ventilation and drainage to aid healing. Candidates for the Procedure.
Developed in the 1950s, the nasal endoscope has revolutionized sinusitis surgery. In the past, the surgical strategy was to remove all sinus mucosa from the major sinuses. The use of an endoscope is linked to the theory that the best way to obtain normal healthy sinuses is to open the natural pathways to the sinuses.