FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY PROCEDURES SINUS SURGERY
WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY?
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a common surgical method to treat chronic sinus infections. In a FESS procedure, the surgeon uses a magnifying endoscope inserted through the nostrils to see and remove affected tissue and bone.
In general, the goal of sinus surgery is to flush out infected material, open blocked passages, and keep enough healthy tissue intact so that the nose and sinuses can function normally.
Surgery to treat a chronic sinus infection is usually performed if medical treatment hasn’t worked. If the doctor decides that surgery is the best option, they may perform one of these common FESS procedures:
ETHMOIDECTOMY
If the ethmoid sinuses are causing the sinus infections, an ethmoidectomy may be the FESS procedure needed.
LEARN MOREPressure and pain under the eyes or cheek bones may mean the infection is in the maxillary sinuses. A maxillary antrostomy may be needed.
GET DETAILSIf there is a blockage from a deviated septum, a powered septoplasty with turbinoplasty may be needed.
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