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FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is today the most common type of surgery for chronic sinus inflammation. FESS is performed using a small endoscope inserted through your nostril. (An endoscope is a flexible tube with a camera at the end.) FESS is minimally invasive, which means that it is done without an open incision and is much less invasive than older surgery methods. Serious complications are very rare with FESS, but because sinus structures are so close to your eyes and brain, it is not risk-free. It is critical to have a CT scan of your nose and sinus structures before your surgery, since nose and sinus anatomy varies somewhat from person to person. Overall, FESS has improved the results of sinus surgery significantly because it offers the following advantages:
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Minimally invasive
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Shorter recovery times
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Reduced risk of infection
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Less scarring
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Decreased postoperative pain
Even though FESS has an excellent chance of improving your symptoms, you still may need ongoing medical therapy to control underlying causes of inflammation, depending on the original reason for your sinus surgery. For more information, please visit www.sinusinfocenter.com.
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