• Pus from Sinuses

  Performed to relieve symptoms of sinusitis and/or nasal polyps
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Individually tailored to the findings in each patient.
• Usually reserved for patients who have not improved with medical treatment

• Endoscopic view of Inferior & Middle Turbinates

  Endoscopic sinus surgery is performed through the nostrils, usually under general anaesthesia.
• There are no scars on the face
• The areas of thin bone and inflamed lining in the narrow nooks and crannies of the nose and sinuses are removed along with any polyps.
• Small, specially designed shaped instruments are used to remove diseased tissues.  This leads to less scarring in the nose and a more rapid return to work.
• Sinus drainage channels may also be opened to restore function.

Your nose:

• May feel blocked for up to two weeks after surgery.
• May occasionally bleed and crust.

You:

• May feel slightly unwell or tired during this time and may need about a week off work.
• May need antibiotic and steroid tablets after FESS to help the healing process.
• Will be seen about 1-2 weeks after FESS in the clinic and may need further visits until the sinuses have healed – it is important to keep these appointments as this aftercare is an important part of the surgical procedure.

Surgery successfully improves symptoms in over 80% of patients. The sinuses are separated from the eye socket, tear duct and brain by thin bone. Damage to these structures has been reported in studies from the UK, Europe and the USA. The risk of a significant complication related to these structures is less than 0.1%.

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