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Sinus Surgery - Reprieve From Sinus
Sinusitis, popularly known as sinus infection, is the inflammation and tendering of nasal tissues and sinuses. The symptoms include headache, strain on eyes, cheeks and nose, may also consist of awful smell from mouth, cough, nasal blocking with thick mucous discharge and fever.
For people who are suffering from acute sinusitis, sinus surgery is a relief. Sinus surgery should be considered as an option only when all previous medications have failed and doctor recommends the surgery. In Sinus surgery the damaged nasal tissues are removed with utmost care and the sinus trail is created again. This leads to unblocking of sinus cavity. Usually Image Guided operation, (FESS) Functional Endoscopic Sinus surgery and Caldwell Luc surgery is used to detect infected tissues. It leads to lesser blood less, swelling and pain and quicker healing.
Image Guided operation: It is done in acute sinusitis where normal surgery cannot be performed owing to previous complications or anatomical uniqueness. This operation requires 3D mapping structure that involves the use of CT scan and infrared signals. The methods are employed to detect the precise location of infected tissues.
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: This surgery focuses on removal of only infected tissues and taking due care not to harm healthy tissues. Post surgery, in some cases person may have to wear nasal wadding and nasal irrigation may be suggested to avoid crusting after ten days. This surgery causes minimum loss of blood.
Caldwell Luc surgery: This surgery is for acute sinusitis. It involves unblocking of nasal pathway by cavity, which is under eye. The cavity is maxillary sinus.
Post surgery, the patient needs to focus on the doctor’s recommendations and follow them to avoid the recurrence of acute sinusitis. Taking care can minimize the chances of severe sinusitis and make healing faster.
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