Sinusitis:Sinusitis is the infection of the airy spaces called sinuses around the nasal cavity. Acute sinusitis due to short-term infections; Infections that recur and last more than 3 months are called chronic sinusitis. While acute sinusitis behaves like an upper respiratory tract infection and is treated similarly, surgical treatments are used in addition to drug therapy in chronic sinusitis.
Diagnosis:Diagnosis is made with the history of the disease, nasal endoscopic examination and radiological research. Computed Tomography (CT) is the most useful technique in radiological examination.
Findings:Head-facial pain, nasal congestion, cough, weakness, and complaints similar to a severe cold such as runny nose, postnasal drip, and phlegm. is available. Drug Treatment: In acute and some chronic sinusitis, appropriate antibiotic treatment for 10-14 days and some medications to relieve swelling in the nose are used. Surgical treatment directed at the causative agent is the most appropriate treatment for chronic sinusitis. Medication alone will not be beneficial.
Surgical Treatment (Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
Great advances have been made in the surgical treatment of chronic sinusitis in the last 10-15 years. A surgical procedure is performed that takes into account the working mechanism (physiology) of the nose and the mechanism of sinusitis formation. The surgeon's experience and knowledge are very important in these techniques, which are generally called Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. In this surgical procedure, the sinuses are reached by working through the nose with the help of an endoscope. The sinuses are cleaned without damaging the surrounding tissue and the natural channels are opened, allowing the physiology to function regularly again after the operation.
What are the results of the operation?
It is performed with the help of endoscopes and special microsurgery instruments that show the smallest detail of the nose and sinuses. The sinusitis problem can be solved with a suitable surgery technique and patient follow-up.
Is the surgery easy?
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries are difficult surgeries for the physician and easy for the patient. The physician who will perform the operation must have all the technical equipment and knowledge and experience. This surgical procedure, which can be performed under local or general anesthesia, is completed in 1-2 hours. opera The postoperative period is very easy and since a tampon that completely covers the nose is not used, the patient can return to normal activities in a short time.
How long does it take to recover?
Patients are usually discharged on the first day of surgery and is followed on an outpatient basis. A tampon that does not cover the nose is removed within 1-2 days, the patient is monitored, and patients can return to work on the 5th day. After a 3-week early follow-up period, patients are included in long-term follow-up.
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