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During functional endoscopic sinus surgery, an
endoscope is inserted into the nose and diseased tissue, tumors, and polyps are
removed in order to clear sinus channels.
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Conditions Treated with Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery:
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is performed in cases of sinus cysts, chronic sinusitis, sinus tumors and odontic tumors.
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There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical
alternatives to functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
Anesthesia with Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery:
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery can be performed under local anesthesia. It can also be performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery:
Possible risks following functional endoscopic sinus surgery include infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the anesthesia that is used. It is also possible for nasal and sinus passages to be damaged.
Prognosis after Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery:
The prognosis for a positive end result following functional endoscopic sinus surgery is good.
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