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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery


 

WHY IS THE ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY PERFORMED?

  • Chronic sinusitis
  • Fungal sinusitis
  • Nasal polyps
  • Sinus polyps
  • Severely narrowed sinus openings that frequently obstruct

HOW IS ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY PERFORMED?

  • In the operating room under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation
  • Usually done as an outpatient procedure
  • Pre-op labs may be required
  • Chest x-ray and EKG are required if patient is over the age of 50 and heart or lung problems exist

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

  • Pain lasting a week or more
  • Nasal congestion
  • Minor bleeding
  • Nasal crusting

WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER THE SURGERY?

  • Take antibiotics and pain medications given by the doctor
  • Slowly advance diet as tolerated
  • Drink cool liquids (water, milk, low acid juices, ice cream, Jell-O) during the first day
  • Call the doctor if unable to drink liquids
  • Go to the emergency room immediately if clots of blood occur
  • Return for follow-up in 14 days

Location

Advanced ENT & Allergy
11842 Rock Landing Drive, Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 757-979-6475
Fax: 757-873-9579

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757-979-6475