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Complications After Sinus Surgery

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Sinus Surgery Sinus surgery is a standard treatment method with serious complications being fairly uncommon. Sinus surgery is typically performed when other methods for sinusitis have failed or are not appropriate. For instance, the removal of nasal polyps is usually performed after the obstruction is too large and creates recurrent sinus infections. If you have had or you are a surgical candidate for sinus surgery, it is important to understand that no surgery is “100%” successful. Fortunately, most sinus surgeries that have a complication are typically treated with antibiotics... View Full Article
 
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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Complications

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It’s safe to assume that we all have dealt with sinus problems at one time or another in our lives. For most of us a heavy dose of antibiotics mixed with plenty of bed rest and a little chicken noodle soup is enough to get us back on our feet within a week. However, for people suffering from severe chronic sinusitis antibiotics and bed rest aren’t enough to rid them of their sinus infection. In these instances they are normally referred to an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat doctor) for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. While this surgery is quick and relatively safe, there are several... View Full Article
 
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Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Complications

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The vast majority of sinus surgeries performed have no complications. It is estimated that less than 5% of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery recipients (FESS) experience a complication. Sinus surgery is the last treatment option exercised when all other options to remove the infection, necrotic sinus tissue or nasal obstruction have failed. Sinus surgery is not a guarantee that your sinus problems will be resolved. If you have had or you are a surgical candidate for sinus surgery, it is important to understand that no surgery is “100%” successful. Fortunately, most sinus su... View Full Article
 
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Acute Sinus Infection Complications

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An acute sinus infection is normally diagnosed after a cold or viral flu and will last about 7 to 10 days. While it is relatively harmless, there is a slight chance that it can become quite severe and acute sinus infection complications can be very serious. These complications include: Orbital infection Osteomyelitis Blood clot Brain infection ORBITAL INFECTION Infection of the eye socket is rare, but very serious. It causes swelling and a droopy eyelid, and is a complication of ethmoid sinusitis. Pressure in this area causes the patient to lose movement of the eye, ... View Full Article
 
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