Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is a surgical procedure performed to improve sinus drainage and restore ventilation in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Functional endoscopic sinus surgery aims to open the natural sinus drainage pathways and remove obstructions using an endoscope for visualization.
Patients with chronic sinus infections, inflammation, nasal obstruction, facial pain/pressure are candidates for functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery uses small endoscopes and instruments inserted via the nostrils to visualize the blocked sinuses directly.
Obstructing tissue and bone can be precisely removed while preserving healthy structures.
For functional endoscopic surgery alone, most patients can resume work within 3-4 days. Some patients have other procedures simultaneously, such as septoplasty and turbinate reduction. Patients having multiple procedures may need a week off work.
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is very effective at relieving the symptoms of chronic sinusitis, such as:
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Book through our online patient portal and let us know some of the symptoms you’re experiencing.
Dr. Atkins will review your symptoms at your visit and decide what diagnostic tests are needed to get to the root of your problem.
Once the diagnostic tests are done, Dr. Atkins will review them and make a plan of care for you. At that time, he will discuss whether you are a candidate for one of our procedures.
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