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Endoscopic sinus surgery is most commonly performed for inflammatory and infectious sinus disease. It is also done in cases of allergic polyposis. Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is reserved for patients with documented rhinosinusitis. An endoscopic sinus surgery is usually undertaken to bring relief from chronic rhinosinusitis (Inflammation in Nose and Sinus that’s Unrelieved for at Least 3 Months) that’s not responding satisfactorily to medications. The cause of this inflammation can be anything from infection, allergies, and irritants to polyps (Non – Non-concancerous swelling of the Nasal / Sinus Lining). Endoscopic sinusitis surgery can be undertaken under local anesthesia or general anesthesia.
It permits the direct visualization and treatment of various parts of nasal cavities and sinuses. We are equipped with a state-of-the-art Stortz Endoscopy set and an Image 1 HD Camera System with a Monitor. We have Medtronic micro debrider for bloodless sinus surgery.
Septoplasty and Turbinate Surgery
A bent septum is a structural issue that cannot be rectified by medications or alternate therapies. Only surgery can bring a bent septum to its correct place in the middle of the nose. A septoplasty can be done under local or general anesthesia and it requires about 30 – 45 minutes. If either the bone or the tissue of the turbinates enlarges or swells up, it can obstruct nasal airflow. Turbinates’ size reduction can be achieved either by shrinking them or by taking a chunk out of them.
Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic sinus surgery is most commonly performed for inflammatory and infectious sinus disease. It is also done in cases of allergic polyposis. Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is reserved for patients with documented rhinosinusitis. An endoscopic sinus surgery is usually undertaken to bring relief from chronic rhinosinusitis (Inflammation in Nose and Sinus that’s Unrelieved for at Least 3 Months) that’s not responding satisfactorily to medications. The cause of this inflammation can be anything from infection, allergies, and irritants to polyps (Non – Non-concancerous swelling of the Nasal / Sinus Lining). Endoscopic sinusitis surgery can be undertaken under local anesthesia or general anesthesia.
It permits the direct visualization and treatment of various parts of nasal cavities and sinuses. We are equipped with a state-of-the-art Stortz Endoscopy set and an Image 1 HD Camera System with a Monitor. We have Medtronic micro debrider for bloodless sinus surgery.
Endoscopic DCR (Dacryocystorhinostomy)
An endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is a procedure to treat excessive tear flow (medically called epiphora) occurring due to a blockage in the nasolacrimal duct. Any blockage in the long path of the tears that travel from the opening in the eyelids to the lacrimal sac (Between Nose and Eye) finally through the nasolacrimal duct (Tear Duct) and to the nasal cavity, can lead to excessive tear outflow. One common reason is a blocked nasolacrimal duct. A DCR procedure creates a direct opening from the lacrimal sac into the nasal cavity to create a direct drainage mechanism. While this duct can get blocked due to several identifiable reasons such as trauma, previous surgery, a tumor, or an inflammatory medical condition, it is difficult to identify the underlying cause most of the time. The operative approach to the sac may be external or endoscopic. The latter approach may use rigid telescopes or a microscope. Which has many advantages over the external approach. The evaluation and management of a DCR procedure may involve both an ophthalmologist and an otolaryngologist.
CSF Leak Repair
The brain is fully encased inside a lining called dura. The brain and the dura are positioned partly above the nose and the sinuses are separated from them by a thin bone. Any perforation in the bone and the dura can leak the CSF(Cerebrospinal Fluid) straight into the nasal or throat cavities. CSF leakage can occur spontaneously without any obvious reason especially in middle-aged females or due to a head injury, complication from sinus or brain injury, or tumor removal from inside a sinus. The CSF leak becomes visible when clear fluid starts draining from the nose (Usually from one Nostril) or into the back of the throat (Tastes Salty).
Frequently Asked Questions
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The risks of endoscopic sinus surgery include bleeding, infection, numbness or tingling around the nose, pain, dry socket, and scarring. Complications like damage to the eyes or base of the skull are rare but possible due to the sinuses’ proximity to these structures.
Endoscopic sinus surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia, so patients do not feel pain during the procedure. Postoperatively, some discomfort, nasal congestion, or minor bleeding may occur, but severe pain is rare.
The recovery time for endoscopic sinus surgery is usually about 1-2 weeks. Patients may experience pain and swelling after surgery, which should subside within a few days. Strenuous activities should be avoided for about 2 weeks, and most individuals can return to work or school within a week after surgery, depending on their recovery pace and activities.