“Are there any complications in endoscopic sinus surgery?”
I have been suffering from chronic sinusitis for more than two years. An ENT recommended that I should have endoscopic sinus surgery, are there any risks or complications with it that I should be aware of?
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Hello!
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) can be very beneficial when performed for the right reasons. It is generally a safe procedure, but like with any surgery, there may be complications. Complications that your ENT surgeon should discuss with you include:
1) Anesthesia complications - There is always a small risk with general anesthesia. This risk is increased if there is any family history of trouble with anesthesia. The risks can range from nausea and vomiting to very rare life-threatening problems. You can discuss any questions with your anesthesiologist.
2. Bleeding
3. Infection
4. Scarring of the inside of the nose
5. Chronic nasal drainage or excessive dryness or crusting of the nose
6. Pain or numbness of the upper teeth, palate, or face
7. Rare complications include bleeding around the eye, loss of vision, or leakage of spinal fluid from the roof of the nose.
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) can be very beneficial when performed for the right reasons. It is generally a safe procedure, but like with any surgery, there may be complications. Complications that your ENT surgeon should discuss with you include:
1) Anesthesia complications - There is always a small risk with general anesthesia. This risk is increased if there is any family history of trouble with anesthesia. The risks can range from nausea and vomiting to very rare life-threatening problems. You can discuss any questions with your anesthesiologist.
2. Bleeding
3. Infection
4. Scarring of the inside of the nose
5. Chronic nasal drainage or excessive dryness or crusting of the nose
6. Pain or numbness of the upper teeth, palate, or face
7. Rare complications include bleeding around the eye, loss of vision, or leakage of spinal fluid from the roof of the nose.
Yes. Bleeding, infection, orbital damage, penetration into cranial cavity, pneumocephalus, blindness, death
